​Generation Excellence: November 19, 2016

DEADLINES. As the holidays and various deadlines are approaching, I want to take a moment to remind students who are looking to apply for scholarships, that meeting deadlines is EXTREMELY important! If you want to apply for the scholarship and think that you can miss the deadline and will still be considered because you have a 4.0 GPA and a resume that rivals a CEO, think again. Deadlines are there for a reason. 

Meeting a deadline shows that you are mature enough to manage your time well. First step- get organized! Keep a calendar of important dates. It takes practice if you have never had a calendar before, but it can really make a world of a difference. 

Also, more than likely you are not the only person who is applying for a particular scholarship. I have reviewed for the Gates Millennium Scholarship (GMS) and they were extremely strict about when their applications were due. With this specific scholarship, what was at stake? It was a full scholarship to ANY college or university in the country, as well as funding for a masters and/or a PhD! As a reviewer, there were many aspects that I considered, but the bottom line was, I never even saw your scholarship application if you did not complete it in time. For the GMS scholarship, it was also important that you letter of recommendation and any additional documentation be submitted by the deadline. At the end of the day, it is your responsibility to make sure your entire application is complete. 

So find out deadlines, write them down, and make sure you meet the deadlines! 


Next week, I'm going to be talking about tips for scholarships because funding is at the forefront of everyone's mind. In the meantime, feel free to email me with any additional questions at [email protected]