Anyone Else Feel Like Scholarship Requirements Are Getting a Bit Overwhelming?

Hey guys,

You know, I’ve been noticing something lately about these scholarship success stories. A bunch of them will start off by boasting about winning a ton of scholarship money, but when you look into it, they’re often including the financial aid they received from multiple schools they applied to (and almost every school does that, especially private ones, as long as you’ve got a decent GPA).

Plus, they conveniently forget to mention their stellar 4.0 GPA or crazy extracurriculars!

It just feels like they’re trying to sell their services to students, even though they know most of us aren’t that competitive. It’s like they’re taking advantage of people who are already struggling financially.

Anyone else feel the same way?

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Absolutely, I see where you’re coming from. It’s important to approach scholarship success stories with a critical eye. Many factors contribute to winning scholarships, and not everyone’s journey is the same. It’s crucial to focus on your own strengths and opportunities rather than comparing yourself to others. Keep pursuing opportunities and stay true to yourself.