Driving to the beach. Visiting the park for an enjoyable picnic. Seeing a baseball game. Calling on the local fishing hole. These are great summertime activities. Other pursuits include painting, cutting the grass and washing and waxing the car. We look forward to all of them with great anticipation. When the weather gets warm (no doubt about it), thoughts and actions turn to outdoor events.
One activity that gets forgotten by many college-bound students and their families is the inside expedition of hunting for college scholarships, searching for huge scholarship dollars, initiating the quest for money that will significantly reduce or eliminate college debt. This happens for four reasons. First, it is easy to forget because summer is now and scholarships are in the future, the distant future. Second, my child is not smart enough to win a scholarship. So, why bother thinking about it now or ever. A third possibility: our student has no desire to go to college. Fourth, our family income is too high. These are all relevant ideas. But, they are all bogus. Here's why. Summer is the best time to begin scholarship activities because there is no rush to get the job done. One can take time to do everything leisurely and thoroughly. Rushing creates anxiety and anxiety creates mistakes. The old maxim slow and sure wins the race also applies to going after scholarships.
Some students are slow in developing. The first two years produce mediocre outcomes, while the junior and senior years produce above average results. And, know this, scholarship committees often regard the last two years as more important than the first two!
Got a seventeen year old that has no intention of getting a post-high school education? Attention, attention, attention: a high percentage of these change their minds. Have you made up your mind to use this summer in a profitable way, a way that could eliminate the need for future minimum wage summer jobs? There was a commercial on television a few years back. The slogan went like this: "You can pay me now, or you can pay me later. The choice is up to you." By starting right now, this summer, you can cut your college educational bill by $10,000, $20,000 or even $50,000. Use your computer to investigate and sign up for college scholarship information.
Everything in life is a decision, make the right ones today for your college scholarship success.
You are so excited about getting a chance to interview at the college of your choice and probably wondering what to wear. Dressing for success for a college interview is just as important now as it will be when you eventually enter the workplace. You will get only one opportunity to make a first impression on the college recruiter and you want to make sure it is a good one.
You will not want to wear grunge type clothes, mini skirts or any trendy clothing when attending your college interview, particularly if you are interviewing for a college scholarship. The better you dress, the better an impression you will make on whoever interviews you. This is the time in your life when you really want to shine and make sure that you not only wear the appropriate clothes and shoes, but also look your best.
Make sure that you wear clothing that is clean, free from any holes or tears and fits well. You should opt for conservative dress during your college interview. This means that young women are best wearing a skirt, low heels and a blouse and young men are best wearing a dress shirt, dress slacks and a tie. Women should be sure to wear stockings, no matter what the season, and shoes should be conservative dress shoes for both men and women. This means no flip flops, open toed shoes, spike heels, or sneakers. If you do not have a decent pair of dress shoes, make sure you pick some up at some discount shoe outlet prior to the interview.
Your hair should be washed, combed and worn in a flattering yet simple manner. You do not have to have an elaborate hair do, you want to look natural. But nor do you want to go to the interview with spiky hair or corn rows. You want to make sure that you look like the professional you one day hope to become. The college interview is the time to get started by putting your best foot forward.
Many young people today find it fashionable to have their ears pierced many times as well as nose, tongue and other parts of the body. Remove all visible piercings prior to the interview with the exception of young women who have their ears pierced. If you are a young woman who has her ears pierced several times, do yourself a favor and remove all the piercings except for one in each ear. If you have tattoos, cover them up.
Young women should wear conservative makeup. Dark colors are for the evening. Wear light shades of makeup on your eyes, lips and cheeks and try not to overdo it. Also, it is important for both genders not to overdo any spraying of cologne prior to the interview.
If you are a young woman with long, flashy fingernails, you should have them manicured to a professional size prior to the interview. Young men should also be sure to give their nails a once over prior to meeting with the college recruiter and make sure that their fingernails are cleaned. In addition, make sure your hands are not dried and cracked as you will most likely shake the hand of the person with whom you are interviewing. People do notice your hands, so make sure that yours look good.
You have worked hard for the grades you attained and have high hopes of getting accepted into the college of your choice. The clothes you wear to the college interview do not have to be what you will wear every day in college. By dressing appropriately, you are sending a message to the recruiter that you have respect for the college or university. Dressing for success for a college interview can be just as important as your transcripts as you will only get one chance to make a good impression. Make sure that the impression you make is that of a young man or woman who is eager to go to college and someday become a professional person.
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