PIQ Tips And Advice by

2020-09-28 21:52:08 UTC

that there are so many scholarships and resources for financial aid out there!!

Just Write

2020-09-28 21:52:19 UTC

dont worry too much on grammar. Just put your thoughts down on paper. you can always go back.

2020-09-28 21:52:36 UTC

just throw up on to your paper anything and everything and edit later

2020-09-28 21:52:38 UTC

You don't have to major in something specific to go to graduate/law school.

2020-09-28 21:52:40 UTC

that I should have started actively looking/applying for scholarships the summer before my senior year of high school

Your voice!

2020-09-28 21:52:43 UTC

Don't have so many people editing and revising your responses because your own, personal voice might get lost in all the revisions.

Don't stress too much!

2020-09-28 21:52:47 UTC

All you can do it your best and everything will work out! There are so many options to higher education and nothing is the end of the world

2020-09-28 21:52:50 UTC

make sure that you define/spell out acronyms before you use them!

2020-09-28 21:52:55 UTC

I wish I knew to take advantage of as many scholarships possible in high school because there are a lot less in college

2020-09-28 21:52:56 UTC

Read it aloud to someone who knows you and confirm that it sounds like you

Don't be scared to ask for help from others!!!

2020-09-28 21:52:57 UTC

YAY!

2020-09-28 21:53:00 UTC

You and your story matter <3

2020-09-28 21:53:01 UTC

you don't need sat/act scores for community college

You can do this!!

2020-09-28 21:53:02 UTC

Y'all are resilient and amazing individuals <3

2020-09-28 21:53:15 UTC

you GOT THIS! this is who you are, no one can do this better than you!

2020-09-28 21:53:29 UTC

I wish I knew the various housing options that were more affordable than Holly

2020-09-28 21:53:39 UTC

Make sure every sentence adds value, if not, take it out

YOU GOT THIS!

2020-09-28 21:53:44 UTC

You will end up where you belong.

2020-09-28 21:53:47 UTC

the first draft is the hardest but editing is easier! don't try make a perfect first draft or you will never have anything worthy

2020-09-28 21:53:49 UTC

how to advocate for myself more

there might be scholarships available from your school district!!

2020-09-28 21:53:54 UTC

always have someone who knows you really well and someone who doesn't proofread your essays so you can get a gauge for whether your personality comes across in your writing

what message/point are you trying to convey? make sure your example/anecdote ties back into the point you are trying to make

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check your word count!!

2020-09-28 21:54:09 UTC

your resiliency, your story, your fire. Put it all out there and don't be afraid to showcase who you are!!

2020-09-28 21:54:13 UTC

You’re never not good enough for a school. Don’t compare yourself to other people. Tell your own narrative and have confidence in yourself

don't! sell! yourself! short!

2020-09-28 21:54:16 UTC

every life experience matters.

2020-09-28 21:54:17 UTC

You belong in these spaces! Our ancestors built these institutions so their energies and hands are in every single wall you will walk.

start early!!!

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It is your own pathway, don’t compare yourself to others!

2020-09-28 21:54:37 UTC

local scholarships are the move

2020-09-28 21:54:39 UTC

take the time to write about what you learned and how you grew from it

2020-09-28 21:54:55 UTC

ask a trusted friend or two to take a look, but make sure that your voice is heard. It's your PIQ, not theirs!

2020-09-28 21:55:29 UTC

it's a difficult process so it's okay to take a step back from it if you really need it!!

2020-09-28 21:56:12 UTC

you will end up exactly where you are meant to be <3

outline

2020-09-28 21:57:19 UTC

- what is the main point you are trying to convey
- what is one primary example/story/anecdote you have to support
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