Highest Total Cost 2009-2010
College Total Cost
1. Sarah Lawrence College $54,410
2. New York University $51,991
3. The George Washington University $51,730
4. Bates College $51,300
5. Skidmore College $51,196
6. Johns Hopkins University $51,190
7. Georgetown University $51,122
8. Connecticut College $51,115
9. Harvey Mudd College $51,037
10. Vassar College $50,875
11. Wesleyan University $50,862
12. Claremont McKenna College $50,800
13. Colgate University $50,660
14. Carnegie Mellon University $50,640
15. Haverford College $50,625
16. Bowdoin College $50,485
17. Middlebury College $50,400
18. Mount Holyoke College $50,390
19. Bard College $50,380
20. Boston College $50,370
21. Franklin & Marshall College $50,360
22. Bard College at Simon's Rock $50,340
23. Scripps College $50,336
24. Babson College $50,324
25. Colby College $50,320
WOW, it's not getting any better! Student: MURPH are you trying to talk me out of going to college? Me: NO, I'm just trying to keep it real. People don't let you guys know the truth, they gas you up, get you excited about college, but leave you hangin when it comes to the reality of ACTUALLY attending your dream school. So what are you going to do about it?!
Don't get mad GET EVEN!
There is MONEY out there, you just need to know where to look for it. If you start early this will be easier. BUT not easy. It will take some hard work on your part.
These Ten Tips will help you in getting scholarships to pay for college:
1) Start ASAP and Apply Early - Many scholarships have early application deadlines, so don't miss out on these opportunities.
2) Search Locally - A local scholarship is probably your best chance for getting a College Scholarship. There are special scholarships just for locals, meaning it will be less competitive, as there are usually less applicants. Local Banks, Grocery Stores, clubs, businesses, organizations, and churches are all potential sources for community scholarships.
Also check State-funded scholarships. States have lots of money to disperse when it comes to providing education.
3) Read the Requirements - Make sure you are eligible right from the start, so you’re not wasting your time. Also, never pay to apply for a scholarship, these are usually scams.
4) Follow Instructions Carefully - Any errors right off the bat can get your scholarship application easily denied. Proofread it. Have someone else proofread it.
5) Neatly Presentable, Neatly Packaged - Send the Scholarship Application via Certified mail or better yet, FedEx, making your application look professional and stand out from others.
6) Communicate - Make sure the application is right. If you are not sure about something in the scholarship application, don't hesitate to ask.
7) Check School Specific Scholarships - Check with the college you would like to attend. Usually there are many school-specific scholarships available. This alone may be able to help you in your school decision making.
8) Visit a financial counselor at your School (if you have one, if not please send me an email so I can help) - A financial counselor may be able to lead you to scholarships you don't know about, or that aren't listed on the web. Find Scholarships that aren't very competitive by applying for ones that are not heavily advertised.
9) Be Active, Stay ALL UP IN THEIR GRILL - Being in a sports team, club or some type of community service will always better your chances at receiving a college scholarship.
10) Maintain your GPA - Keep your grades up. A higher GPA will make you eligible for more scholarships, on top of increasing your chances of receiving THE MONEY!
Click HERE for a little help finding some great scholarships.
I am a BIG believer in the power of "WANT". If you want something bad enough, you will find a way. If we want the fresh new pair of J's, or the new jeans that make our booty look good, we will find a way. So lets find a way to afford something that won't fade or rip, lets WANT something more for our lives.
Keep It Real.
Murph
Keep it coming!!
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