The Scholarship & College Essay Planning Kit
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Are you thinking about applying for college?
Do you need to write a scholarship essay as part of the process?
Do you need help to frame it in exactly the right way?
Applying for a scholarship can be frustrating and complex and when it comes to writing an essay as part of your application, it can often mean the difference between success and failure. So how do you get around it and produce a scholarship or college essay that will make you a winner or get you accepted?
This book is the answer for you. Within its pages you can learn the secrets to great essay writing, including tips and advice on things like:
- Defeating writer's block
- Responding to essay questions
- Understanding how to plan your essay
- Learning how to organize an essay logically
- Describing things like event, extracurricular activities or even yourself
- Tools to help you choose topics to write about
- And much more…
The last thing you want is to miss out on what may be the opportunity of a lifetime, simply because your essay writing isn't up to scratch. So get a copy of this book and prepare yourself now for writing all types of essays.
Success can be found and essay writing will become second nature to you!
Marianne Ragins
Marianne Ragins is the author of College Survival & Success Skills 101 and the president of The Scholarship Workshop. She is the winner of more than $400,000 in scholarship money and received an MBA from George Washington University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from Florida A&M University. Both of her degrees were entirely funded by scholarships and other free aid.
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The Scholarship & College Essay Planning Kit - Marianne Ragins
The
Scholarship
&
College
Essay Planning Kit
The
Scholarship & College
Essay Planning Kit
A Guide for Uneasy Student Writers
Marianne Ragins
TSW Publishing
P. O. Box 176
Centreville, Virginia 20122
www.scholarshipworkshop.com
TSW Publishing is a division of The Scholarship Workshop LLC
Copyright © 2018 by Marianne Ragins
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior written consent of the author, except as provided by the United States of America copyright law.
The Scholarship & College Essay Planning Kit was written to provide accurate advice to readers. Neither the author, the publisher, nor any entity associated with The Scholarship & College Essay Planning Kit assume any liability for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Any action you take or do not take as a result of reading The Scholarship & College Essay Planning Kit is entirely your responsibility.
ISBN: 978-0-9767660-7-0
Printed in the United States of America
This book is available at special quantity discounts for bulk purchases for sales promotions, premiums, fundraising, and educational use. Special versions or book excerpts can also be created to fit specific needs. For more information, please contact info@scholarshipworkshop.com or call 703 579-4245. You can also write: TSW Publishing, P. O. Box 176, Centreville, Virginia 20122.
Dedication
To my mother, Laura; my husband, Ivan; and my little ones, Aria and Cameron; your love, motivation, and presence in my life keep me going.
For Gloria Laverne Solomon, Sammie L. Moore Sr. and Dr. Angela E. Grant
As people who truly got the most from life
and helped us to get the most from ours,
your sunny smiles, loving hearts and
generous ways will be remembered forever
by all of your family and friends.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
THE PLANNING TOOLS
Before You Write
Easy Outline for General Essay Format
THE WRITING TOOLS
Writing a Basic Essay About Yourself
A Descriptive Essay Reworked
Unrevised Essay
Revised Essay
WRITING ABOUT YOUR ACTIVITIES
WRITING ABOUT YOUR FUTURE CAREER GOALS
An Essay Example from the Author
A Great Essay Example from a Student
Essay Example from a Student
Essay Example from a Student
WRITING FOR SPECIFIC ESSAY QUESTIONS
ANSWERING SHORT ESSAY QUESTIONS
THE ORGANIZER TOOLS
Organizing Your Essay
THE DECISION TOOLS
Deciding Your Own Topic
OUTLINE TOOLS
Deciding Your Own Topic
Outline Example 1
Outline Example 2
TYPICAL ESSAY PROMPTS
For Scholarship Applications From Private Organizations
For College/University Applications
ESSAY REVIEW TOOLS
TOOLS FOR USING TRANSITION WORDS
TOOLS FOR GETTING YOUR ESSAY NOTICED
FINAL ESSAY THOUGHTS
RESOURCE TOOLS
Other Essay Resources
On-line Resources
Off-line Resources
INTRODUCTION
THE SCHOLARSHIP & COLLEGE Essay Planning Kit is an essential resource for students who prefer not to write essays, but still need to do so. If