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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n1. Set Small, Realistic Goals (So You Can Still Watch TV)<\/strong><\/h4>\nOf course, you know yourself best, and maybe you can indeed knock out 10 applications in an hour. BUT\u2026 we\u2019ve all done the ole \u201cI\u2019ll apply to some scholarships this weekend!\u201d and then lay in bed for 72 hours scrolling on TikTok.<\/p>\n
The easiest way to avoid this? Be realistic. Take it one step at a time! All you have to do is break down that huge goal into bite-sized pieces.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, I\u2019ll write 100 words of an essay.\u201d Boom. Easy. Period!<\/p>\n
Once that goal is accomplished, you should treat yourself afterwards! If you\u2019re like me, establishing a reward system might motivate you to stay on task.<\/p>\n
Breaking down the scholarship grind means you won\u2019t spiral into a stress abyss. Plus, you\u2019ll still have time for Game of Thrones<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n2. Recycle Your Essays (Because Writing New Ones Is Just Cruel)<\/strong><\/h4>\nIf you\u2019re feeling like you\u2019ve written the same essay a dozen times, it\u2019s because you probably have. Lucky for you, most scholarships ask similar questions.<\/p>\n
\u201cTell us about a challenge you\u2019ve overcome\u201d or \u201cWhy do you deserve this award?\u201d Take that golden essay, tweak it, and reuse it like the eco-friendly, time-saving genius you are.<\/p>\n
Trust, you don\u2019t need to come up with a brand new essay for each individual program. We\u2019re trying to maximize your awards so you can minimize your debt, here!<\/p>\n
Just make sure you don\u2019t send the wrong essay to the wrong committee\u2026 like, triple-check that you\u2019re not forwarding your \u201cMy favorite ice cream flavor\u201d scholarship essay to your top choice school. Even if it makes them giggle, it\u2019ll probably hurt your chances!<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n3. Ask for Help (Because Two Heads Are Better Than One, Even if One\u2019s Yours)<\/strong><\/h4>\nI get it – you\u2019re a capable, independent human. You\u2019ve gotten yourself this far! But you don\u2019t have to tackle scholarship applications by yourself.<\/p>\n
Need feedback on your essay? Ask a teacher or friend – especially<\/em> the ones that will roast you on your work. That\u2019s the most real, genuine feedback you could ask for!<\/p>\nRemember: even superheroes need a sidekick. Mine was my school counselor – I bugged her almost every day of application season, but it was necessary, because I ended up being offered thousands of dollars in scholarships.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nIt\u2019s always good to ask for advice from someone who does scholarships for a living, or even an older friend\/sibling who has already been through the process. That way, you\u2019ll be better prepared for what\u2019s coming.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n4. Take Breaks (Because You\u2019ve Earned It)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u201cI am insane\u201d – me, trying to write an essay after staring at my laptop for 6 hours straight. Blue light hazard, people! Look it up!<\/p>\n
Burnout isn\u2019t going to help you win that scholarship. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, there\u2019s nothing wrong with taking a step back.<\/p>\n
Believe it or not, the key to a healthy balance is to stick to your scheduled breaks, even if you convince yourself that you can push through. Preventative measures!<\/p>\n
Step outside, call a friend, or lie on the floor and question your life choices. Whatever helps you reset. Taking care of yourself should be your number one priority.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n6. Rejection Happens (But So Do Scholarships!)<\/strong><\/h4>\nFor all my sensitive Kitelings (like me\u2026), it\u2019s time to put on some armor. There\u2019s nothing wrong with feeling hurt when you don\u2019t score a scholarship you totally<\/em> deserved, but you can\u2019t let that hold you back from trying again!<\/p>\nHere\u2019s the thing – and bear with me for a second, because I\u2019m about to sound like a cheesy mom – every rejection gets you one step closer to a yes. It\u2019s true!<\/p>\n
The key to racking up funds for school is to not give up, even if it seems hopeless. Ever seen that meme of that guy mining? That\u2019s you, bestie:<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nSo be like the top dude and keep swinging! Don\u2019t let a \u201cno\u201d send you into a spiral of doubt. (I\u2019m looking at you, fellow Libras. I know<\/em> it\u2019s easy to overthink, especially in the face of defeat.)<\/p>\nLaugh it off, do a celebratory \u201cI applied anyway\u201d dance (or Starbucks run?), and move on to the next opportunity. There\u2019s a scholarship out there with your name on it!<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n2. Recycle Your Essays (Because Writing New Ones Is Just Cruel)<\/strong><\/h4>\nIf you\u2019re feeling like you\u2019ve written the same essay a dozen times, it\u2019s because you probably have. Lucky for you, most scholarships ask similar questions.<\/p>\n
\u201cTell us about a challenge you\u2019ve overcome\u201d or \u201cWhy do you deserve this award?\u201d Take that golden essay, tweak it, and reuse it like the eco-friendly, time-saving genius you are.<\/p>\n
Trust, you don\u2019t need to come up with a brand new essay for each individual program. We\u2019re trying to maximize your awards so you can minimize your debt, here!<\/p>\n
Just make sure you don\u2019t send the wrong essay to the wrong committee\u2026 like, triple-check that you\u2019re not forwarding your \u201cMy favorite ice cream flavor\u201d scholarship essay to your top choice school. Even if it makes them giggle, it\u2019ll probably hurt your chances!<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n3. Ask for Help (Because Two Heads Are Better Than One, Even if One\u2019s Yours)<\/strong><\/h4>\nI get it – you\u2019re a capable, independent human. You\u2019ve gotten yourself this far! But you don\u2019t have to tackle scholarship applications by yourself.<\/p>\n
Need feedback on your essay? Ask a teacher or friend – especially<\/em> the ones that will roast you on your work. That\u2019s the most real, genuine feedback you could ask for!<\/p>\nRemember: even superheroes need a sidekick. Mine was my school counselor – I bugged her almost every day of application season, but it was necessary, because I ended up being offered thousands of dollars in scholarships.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nIt\u2019s always good to ask for advice from someone who does scholarships for a living, or even an older friend\/sibling who has already been through the process. That way, you\u2019ll be better prepared for what\u2019s coming.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n4. Take Breaks (Because You\u2019ve Earned It)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u201cI am insane\u201d – me, trying to write an essay after staring at my laptop for 6 hours straight. Blue light hazard, people! Look it up!<\/p>\n
Burnout isn\u2019t going to help you win that scholarship. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, there\u2019s nothing wrong with taking a step back.<\/p>\n
Believe it or not, the key to a healthy balance is to stick to your scheduled breaks, even if you convince yourself that you can push through. Preventative measures!<\/p>\n
Step outside, call a friend, or lie on the floor and question your life choices. Whatever helps you reset. Taking care of yourself should be your number one priority.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n6. Rejection Happens (But So Do Scholarships!)<\/strong><\/h4>\nFor all my sensitive Kitelings (like me\u2026), it\u2019s time to put on some armor. There\u2019s nothing wrong with feeling hurt when you don\u2019t score a scholarship you totally<\/em> deserved, but you can\u2019t let that hold you back from trying again!<\/p>\nHere\u2019s the thing – and bear with me for a second, because I\u2019m about to sound like a cheesy mom – every rejection gets you one step closer to a yes. It\u2019s true!<\/p>\n
The key to racking up funds for school is to not give up, even if it seems hopeless. Ever seen that meme of that guy mining? That\u2019s you, bestie:<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nSo be like the top dude and keep swinging! Don\u2019t let a \u201cno\u201d send you into a spiral of doubt. (I\u2019m looking at you, fellow Libras. I know<\/em> it\u2019s easy to overthink, especially in the face of defeat.)<\/p>\nLaugh it off, do a celebratory \u201cI applied anyway\u201d dance (or Starbucks run?), and move on to the next opportunity. There\u2019s a scholarship out there with your name on it!<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n3. Ask for Help (Because Two Heads Are Better Than One, Even if One\u2019s Yours)<\/strong><\/h4>\nI get it – you\u2019re a capable, independent human. You\u2019ve gotten yourself this far! But you don\u2019t have to tackle scholarship applications by yourself.<\/p>\n
Need feedback on your essay? Ask a teacher or friend – especially<\/em> the ones that will roast you on your work. That\u2019s the most real, genuine feedback you could ask for!<\/p>\nRemember: even superheroes need a sidekick. Mine was my school counselor – I bugged her almost every day of application season, but it was necessary, because I ended up being offered thousands of dollars in scholarships.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nIt\u2019s always good to ask for advice from someone who does scholarships for a living, or even an older friend\/sibling who has already been through the process. That way, you\u2019ll be better prepared for what\u2019s coming.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n4. Take Breaks (Because You\u2019ve Earned It)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u201cI am insane\u201d – me, trying to write an essay after staring at my laptop for 6 hours straight. Blue light hazard, people! Look it up!<\/p>\n
Burnout isn\u2019t going to help you win that scholarship. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, there\u2019s nothing wrong with taking a step back.<\/p>\n
Believe it or not, the key to a healthy balance is to stick to your scheduled breaks, even if you convince yourself that you can push through. Preventative measures!<\/p>\n
Step outside, call a friend, or lie on the floor and question your life choices. Whatever helps you reset. Taking care of yourself should be your number one priority.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n6. Rejection Happens (But So Do Scholarships!)<\/strong><\/h4>\nFor all my sensitive Kitelings (like me\u2026), it\u2019s time to put on some armor. There\u2019s nothing wrong with feeling hurt when you don\u2019t score a scholarship you totally<\/em> deserved, but you can\u2019t let that hold you back from trying again!<\/p>\nHere\u2019s the thing – and bear with me for a second, because I\u2019m about to sound like a cheesy mom – every rejection gets you one step closer to a yes. It\u2019s true!<\/p>\n
The key to racking up funds for school is to not give up, even if it seems hopeless. Ever seen that meme of that guy mining? That\u2019s you, bestie:<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nSo be like the top dude and keep swinging! Don\u2019t let a \u201cno\u201d send you into a spiral of doubt. (I\u2019m looking at you, fellow Libras. I know<\/em> it\u2019s easy to overthink, especially in the face of defeat.)<\/p>\nLaugh it off, do a celebratory \u201cI applied anyway\u201d dance (or Starbucks run?), and move on to the next opportunity. There\u2019s a scholarship out there with your name on it!<\/p>\n
Remember: even superheroes need a sidekick. Mine was my school counselor – I bugged her almost every day of application season, but it was necessary, because I ended up being offered thousands of dollars in scholarships.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s always good to ask for advice from someone who does scholarships for a living, or even an older friend\/sibling who has already been through the process. That way, you\u2019ll be better prepared for what\u2019s coming.<\/p>\n \u201cI am insane\u201d – me, trying to write an essay after staring at my laptop for 6 hours straight. Blue light hazard, people! Look it up!<\/p>\n Burnout isn\u2019t going to help you win that scholarship. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, there\u2019s nothing wrong with taking a step back.<\/p>\n Believe it or not, the key to a healthy balance is to stick to your scheduled breaks, even if you convince yourself that you can push through. Preventative measures!<\/p>\n Step outside, call a friend, or lie on the floor and question your life choices. Whatever helps you reset. Taking care of yourself should be your number one priority.<\/p>\n For all my sensitive Kitelings (like me\u2026), it\u2019s time to put on some armor. There\u2019s nothing wrong with feeling hurt when you don\u2019t score a scholarship you totally<\/em> deserved, but you can\u2019t let that hold you back from trying again!<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the thing – and bear with me for a second, because I\u2019m about to sound like a cheesy mom – every rejection gets you one step closer to a yes. It\u2019s true!<\/p>\n The key to racking up funds for school is to not give up, even if it seems hopeless. Ever seen that meme of that guy mining? That\u2019s you, bestie:<\/p>\n So be like the top dude and keep swinging! Don\u2019t let a \u201cno\u201d send you into a spiral of doubt. (I\u2019m looking at you, fellow Libras. I know<\/em> it\u2019s easy to overthink, especially in the face of defeat.)<\/p>\n Laugh it off, do a celebratory \u201cI applied anyway\u201d dance (or Starbucks run?), and move on to the next opportunity. There\u2019s a scholarship out there with your name on it!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n4. Take Breaks (Because You\u2019ve Earned It)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n6. Rejection Happens (But So Do Scholarships!)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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