
The first in-depth guide to the nation’s best, most accessible scholarship opportunities! A true insider in the world of tuition financing, Ben Kaplan has helped tens of thousands of students attend colleges and universities they never thought they’d be able to afford. Now he takes his expertise one step further in this behind-the-scenes tour of America’s top scholarship programs. Based on hundreds of exhaustive interviews with scholarship judges, administrators,… More >>
#1 by Sally Thomas on July 1, 2010 - 6:02 pm
I had spent a lot of time using online scholarship search database sites and was really frustrated. Then I found this book on Amazon and thought I would give it a try. I didn’t have very high expectations (given my online search) so I was thrilled when I found in the book bunches of scholarships to apply for and tips on how to win each one. Why didn’t my guidance counselor tell me about this book?
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by JOHN on July 1, 2010 - 8:37 pm
THIS BOOK REALLY IS FANTASTIC. I AM A GRAD STUDENT AND USED THIS BOOK TO GREAT SUCCESS. THE SAMPLE WINNING ESSAYS ARE REALLY HELPFUL, AS ARE THE INTERVIEWS WITH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP JUDGES. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by School Counselor on July 1, 2010 - 9:53 pm
I am a guidance counselor at a large high school and have been recommending this book to my students. What is so useful about it is how it not only profiles the top scholarship awards in the country, but also discusses students who won the awards (and even includes their pictures and essays). I’ve found it highly motivational to show this book to my students, so that they can see that students just like them win these awards. We are even thinking about getting classroom sets for members of the junior and senior class.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by H. Deastra on July 1, 2010 - 11:18 pm
This is not a scholarship book for Graduate students – only 3 listed. However, I am pleased to pass along to my niece. Very well written in easy to understand, consise language. Wish me luck!
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by A Teacher/Board Member on July 2, 2010 - 1:32 am
Ben Kaplan’s book is not only useful and valuable, but enjoyable. This is something every college seeker should go through. Also read Norman Thomas Remick’s “West Point” for a surprising (and enjoyable) eye-opener on what the full-scholarship West Point is really about. As a teacher and board member, I recommend both books. That’s my best advice.
Rating: 5 / 5