Advancing access to higher education!
Shay Spivey, BSW, MSW
Author of
"How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application" (2014)
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11/10/14
FREE Sample Personal Statement!
What is a Personal Statement?The personal statement or essay is an important part of the application process. In an essay format applicants can tell their personal story. I encourage applicants to start writing early because this is a process. The writing process will help applicants think about, and answer, questions like:
Why am I returning to college?
Where am I coming from? Where do I want to go?
Why do I want to study in this particular field?
What are my goals and aspirations?
~Shay Spivey
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SAMPLE PERSONAL STATEMENT OUTLINE
Your name
Your address
City, State, Zip
Phone number
Email address
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Introduce yourself
Why do you want to go/return to college?
Are you a first generation college student? Adult student?
ACADEMIC GOALS:
What are your academic goals?
Which degree are you seeking?
What is your expected graduation date?
Where are you enrolled? GPA (if good)?
What have you already completed?
CAREER GOALS:
What are your career goals?
What are you working towards?
Why?
In what way will you give back
or reach back in the community?
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
You may want to think of a personal experience that has helped shape who you are.
Have you had to overcome a big obstacle?
What is a dream or goal that is currently motivating you?
Did you overcome a hardship in your life?
Did you serve in the military? What branch? For how long? Were
you deployed?
Employment – how many days and hours do you work?
Are you involved in community service? Extra-curricular activities?
FINANCIAL NEED
How will this scholarship help with your educational goals?
Financial need?
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11/6/14
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Local Author Shay Spivey Debuts Book Release How to Submit A Winning Scholarship Application - Secret Techniques I used to Win $100,000 in College Scholarships
Indianapolis, Indiana Nov. 6 - Local Author Shay Spivey, scholarship expert, IUPUI Alumni and winner of over 100,000 in scholarship money will debut her book How to Submit A Winning Scholarship Application, Nov. 13, 2014 which is a new book release by the NCM publishing group. The official book launch event is sponsored by Indiana University School of Social Work and IUPUI Office of Scholarships, IUPUI Multicultural Center. The event will be hosted by Barns & Noble at IUPUI from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. and is open to the public. Admission is free.
Spivey, BSW, MSW is a scholarship and financial aid advisor specializing in helping students understand and prepare to win scholarships for college. Spivey was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana and earned her Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Indiana University. She has studied scholarships and free financial aid extensively and developed a passion for helping others find free money for college. In her first book, How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application, Spivey shares her proven tips and techniques that helped her win over $100,000 in college scholarships and free financial aid toward her own undergraduate and graduate degrees.
In How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application: Secret Techniques I Used to Win $100,000 in College Scholarships, Shay Spivey outlines the documents that scholarship applications typically ask for and how to submit multiple applications quickly and efficiently. The book lists winning tips and techniques that give applicants an advantage. As an added bonus, the author provides sample outlines, scholarships essays, letters and a list of 15 alternative ways to pay for college.
Meet the Author, Shay Spivey at her book signing on Thursday, November 13, 2014. This educational event will take place at Barns & Noble at IUPUI, 420 University Blvd. Suite 155, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The event will be held from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. The author will be on hand to meet and greet, read from her book and sign books.
Shay Spivey is available for interview s and appearances. For booking presentations, media appearances, interviews and/or book-signings contact charmkommunications@gmail.com
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Kolanda Scott
Charm Kommunications
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