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My Experience Being a First-Generation College Student
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My Experience Being a First-Generation College Student

Kite Writer Jane Cooper interviews Lesley Ann Bello, a first-generation college student who balances working three jobs with attending graduate school. This is part one of two. A Love Letter…
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Posted by Jane Cooper June 21, 2024
The Essay that Won Me $406,000
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The Essay that Won Me $406,000

Jane introduces us to her multi-scholarship-winning essay. Sitting pretty with a 2.7 GPA in your junior year of high school doesn’t exactly scream “scholarship.” The year before, my older sister…
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Posted by Jane Cooper May 3, 2024
3 Easy Ways to Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand out
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3 Easy Ways to Make Your Scholarship Essay Stand out

Here are a few quick tips to keep in mind for your scholarship essay:
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Posted by Regan Blume December 20, 2017
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Financial Aid Statistics

The Importance of Free Money For College

The Importance of FREE Money for College

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Posted by Regan Blume December 14, 2015

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