[KathieK]

Let me just add that I was once asked to help select a small scholarship winner. I had about a dozen applications to read. Almost all the applicants were equal in their qualifications for this particular scholarship which made it a tough choice. I was appalled that about half of them were handwritten in writing that was barely legible; and most of them contained misspelled words or punctuation errors. It influenced my decision on who would receive the money. I'm sure that if you asked nicely and with enough advance notice, many of your teachers or guidance counselors will help proofread your applications.