Get organized - and keep track of your scholarship and grant applications

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Today I got some great organizational advice from three different sites.

#1: How to Organize the Scholarship Process - this is from the Scholarships4School site. Some of the methods mentioned here include keeping your original data (like recommendations and test scores) separate from the rest of your paperwork. Also, notes of any telephone conversations should also be kept on file in the same place you are keeping everything.

(from me) I used to use a Teacher File Folder that had a handy lock and carrying handle. These can be gotten at Wal-Mart for a good price. These are easy to use, and have a bar that supports a regular handing file folder. If you are not using a file cabinet, these kind of holders are very useful.

#2. The College Answer Guy site has some other suggestions for your scholarship or grant search. He suggests both a wall and pocket calendar to help you keep track of deadlines. He also agrees with the file folder approach, and suggests you label everything carefully.

#3. Finally, The College Data site suggests that you make a check-off list for each scholarship requirement. Also, a list of your accomplishments and a list of people who can write recommendation letters can help you answer these kinds of questions on your application. Also, they suggest having a good headshot photo in case it is needed.

You can find out more by clicking on the links - above or below here.

The College Data site
https://www.collegedata.com/

The College Answer Guy
http://www.collegeanswerguy.com/

Scholarship Help
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/

Good luck on your scholarship or grant applications!

-Betsyanne


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How to organize your scholarship search

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Okay, I'm not the best organizer ever. But when I was in school, I kept all my class notes scrupulously organized and divided.

Why? Because it saved me SO much time later on. When it was time to study for tests, I had everything together - my notes, my books, everything the teachers had given was all together. I know I saved SO much time by not having to look and look for my materials.

The same should also help scholarship and grant searchers. Here are some tips that may help you in your scholarship searches:

1. Document everything, every application, every essay. Double back up your copies and keep hard copies in a file drawer or dedicated folder.

2. Always include any correspondance, copies of emails, or letters that you send each school.

3. Copy and print out websites that you find helpful. Keep a separate folder on your desktop with all scholarship or grant information classified and organized, including web addresses and contact names.

3. Include deadlines and review these often.

Find out more about being organized:
Organize your financial aid documents (from Scholarships.com)
Sports Scholarship Pro's filing system explained
How to organize using an accordian file system
Make an application portfolio (from the Metropolitan State College of Denver)