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Eye halve a spelling checker It came with my pea sea, It plainly marquees four my revue Miss steaks eye kin knot sea. Eye strike a key and type a word And weight for it two say, Weather eye am wrong oar write It shows me strait a weigh.
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Eye halve a spelling checkerIt came with my pea sea,It plainly marquees four my revueMiss steaks eye kin knot sea. Eye strike a key and type a wordAnd weight for it two say,Weather eye am wrong oar writeIt shows me strait a weigh. As soon as a mist ache is maidIt nose bee fore two long,And eye can put the error riteIts rare lea ever wrong. To rite with care is quite a feetOf witch won should bee proud,And wee mussed dew the best wee can,Sew flaw's are knot aloud. Eye have run this poem threw itYour sure reel glad two no,Its letter perfect awl the weighMy checker tolled me sew. -Sauce unknown The Pullet Surprise Can Did Ate(Read it out loud!)
Tips for Applying for Scholarships Presenters Robert Durham David Marsteller College Now University of Akron www.collegenowgc.org
The Scholarship Search • Think Local • Local Civic Organizations, churches, your place of employment. • Think Specific • Scholarships are available for students based on academic achievement, for certain majors, for underrepresented students, etc. • Think Easy • Apply for scholarships specifically for students at your college or university.
The Scholarship Search • Can be merit based, need based or a combination of both • Students should always contact schools in regards to deadlines & requirements • Outside scholarship searches should begin local and work their way out
The Scholarship Search http://www.uakron.edu/finaid • In “Types of Aid” click “Scholarship Programs” Several areas here… • Deadline for continuing and transfer students is May 1st • Visit www.uakron.edu/uaaf • Check with your departments
The Scholarship Search • www.ocis.org • Username: csp • Password: ohiocis03
College Now Greater ClevelandAdult Learner Scholarship • www.collegenowgc.org • 19 or above who have interrupted their education for at least one year • High school diploma or GED • Qualify for the Federal Pell Grant • Taking at least 6 credit hours • Maintaining a 2.5 GPA • Resident of Northeast Ohio • Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, or Trumbull County
Summit County Resident???? • www.summitcountyscholarships.org This is a site sponsored by the GAR foundation listing a variety of scholarships for students from Summit County—predominantly these are for traditional aged students but there are some gems for adult students!
Applying for scholarships • Be sure you meet all deadlines • Understand what is required for submission • Follow up in a timely manner if you have not heard from awarding institution
Essays • Choosing a topic • Are you answering the question • Do you have enough information to support your topic • Is your topic too controversial or too boring • Is your topic unique or can you put a unique spin on it
Essays • Writing your essay • Use the essay as a chance to separate yourself from others • Write so people understand what you are saying • The body of your essay should support the introduction
Essays • Proofing an essay • Ask at least two honest and qualified people to read over your essay • If you quoted something make sure you cited it correctly • Make sure each word counts