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Hi, Reader! Did you know students of all ages can apply for scholarships — right now? And why not apply for them? It’ll put those essays and letters of recommendation you’re already writing and getting to good use. Here’s a list of just a few of my go-to sites for these scholarships (hint: I’ve got even more on my website).
You’d be surprised at how much scholarship money is out there … and how much is left unclaimed. Do a little digging, and you’ll be amazed at what you find. (Embarrassed mom confession: I had no idea our NHS chapter offered scholarships, until Senior Night. They announced at the ceremony that they had so few people apply for it, they gave the scholarship to everyone who’d applied. Whoops. Missed opportunity.) And if you want some amazing tips on winning those scholarships, I highly recommend Monica Matthews’ How to Win College Scholarships. (And you can get 25% off her ebook with the code SCHOLARSHIP SECRETS.) New College Essay Guy Resources The College Essay Guy will be hosting a free webinar on Aug. 27 on “How to Stand Out on Your College Essays This Fall.” Register here to learn about:
And if you just can't wait to get you can use code JULIA10 to get 10% off his course on “How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement.” Get started now with writing using the on-demand video components, then join Ethan live in September! I know for my seniors out there, now might be starting to feel a little stressful. I just want you to know I’m proud of all the hard work you’re doing (and will be doing). Keep at it! Happy Writing! Julia Interested in Coaching? Let's Talk! | View My Resources | Need Help? Open a Support Ticket. This email may contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a percentage of the sale in commission, but using these links doesn't affect the price you pay. I recommend only products I use myself and believe in. Thank you for supporting me! Read more: Privacy Policy You're receiving this email because you opted in to my mailing list or because you're a current or past client. Don't need (or want) this information anymore? No hard feelings. Just use the links below to adjust your subscription.
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Julia Byrd: Essay Coach
I work with rising high school seniors to help them identify the meaningful, personal stories that make for standout admissions and scholarship essays. Subscribe to my newsletter to get the latest college admission and essay writing information.
Hi, Reader! As school starts back up (today is the first day of school for my district!), a few things are certain: Nobody wants to get up early. Someone is going to walk into school and then realize they’ve forgotten something important at home. Free time becomes increasingly scarce. College application deadlines get even closer. And the third and fourth ones can feel especially true for our new seniors, who are balancing the stress of college applications with the fun (and intensity) of...
Hi, Reader! We’re at the beach this week for a little vacation and a little essay work, so apologies for this email coming out late. Because I’m getting ready to head down to the beach, I’m going to make this newsletter a little bit of a roundup of current news and tidbits of information you might find helpful! The Common App Is Open The Common App came back online a little early last night, and here are some of the changes you can expect to see when you go on and create a new account or roll...
Hi, Reader! Application season stress is real. Are you feeling it? Luckily, with thoughtful support, parents and students can navigate the pressure without turning the whole household into a stress vortex. (And I'm speaking not just as an essay coach but also as someone who has come through the other side of college admissions with her own two kids.) Here are some tips you might want to keep in mind as application season draws near. For Students Here’s a truth you might already know (or may...