Hey High School Seniors! Need Scholarship Help?

[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.

[Guyute]

can we pay you under the table to write papers for classes?

[Amanda Morrison]

Originally Posted by KathieK

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.

Indeed! Starting back in middle school, I edited my mom's papers for her college classes. Since then, I have edited webzine articles, school papers for friends and family, and articles for different newspapers/journals. I stand by this - NO writer is perfect. I am not perfect, either. I do make common spelling mistakes all the time, and nobody's grammar can be absolutely amazing. But just having someone do a quick lookover of your paper can do wonders.

Originally Posted by Guyute

can we pay you under the table to write papers for classes?

Sorry kids. I only edit. No amount of money is going to get me to write your paper... but I'll go over a few drafts with you if I have to. Cheaters never win, winners never cheat.

[J Flex 188]

like everyone else, im going to have to echo the fact that i may take up your offer of editing an essay or two (hopefully only one ). I'm looking to get into an ivy league school with a killer essay or two, relying on extracurriculars rather than marks/sats.. cause we all know what robotics does to our second term grades -__-"..hehe.

[IMDWalrus]

I think you're going to regret making this offer, Amanda...who knows how many papers you'll end up correcting?

Unfortunately for you, I'm a senior as well...and I might take you up off on the offer, depending on how desperate for help I am. I think I'll use you as a last resort, since your time is much more valuable than mine...

[Amanda Morrison]

Honestly, I haven't been swamped yet... only had a few to take me up on this offer. I'm a little disappointed.

Bring 'em on, kiddies. You underestimate the power of Amanda Morrison.

[roninmedia]

Originally Posted by Amanda Morrison

Honestly, I haven't been swamped yet... only had a few to take me up on this offer. I'm a little disappointed.

Bring 'em on, kiddies. You underestimate the power of Amanda Morrison.

I should have stumbled upon this sooner. Stupid hurricanes, clubs, and work. Can't hurt for a third person to go over my essays.

[Rafi A]

Originally Posted by Amanda Morrison

Honestly, I haven't been swamped yet... only had a few to take me up on this offer. I'm a little disappointed.

Bring 'em on, kiddies. You underestimate the power of Amanda Morrison.

Well, I've got a couple of scholarship essays due by the end of October, so I'll probably take you up on your offer as soon as a slam some rough drafts out.