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Next Level Scholarship SeasonPresenter: Brittney Cleveland
Senior Manager of Partner Engagement [email protected]
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College Greenlight is a free, online
college & scholarship resource for
first-generation & underrepresented
college-bound students.
We support the needs of community
based organizations and high schools,
helping students achieve better
college outcomes
College Greenlight
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An online event that incentivizes students to: - Dive deep in scholarship research
- Finalize list of scholarships they wish to apply
- Prepare applications and supplements
What is Greenlight to College Marathon?
Applications & Supplements (ie.
Essays, Resumes)Scholarship
Research
Finalize Scholarship
List
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Supports counselors efforts to do the following:- Better engage students in search and application process
- Track student progress & success metrics
DATA
Applications & Supplements (ie.
Essays, Resumes)Scholarship
Research
Finalize Scholarship
List
What is Greenlight to College Marathon?
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Details about the Marathon
PRICE:
WHEN:
WHERE:
Free
Saturday, February 27th 2016 between 9am-6pm CST (open hours)
Online at CollegeGreenlight.com
WHO: All grade levels are welcomed. We strongly recommend high school juniors, seniors to participate.
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Online. Saturday, February 27th
Between 9am-6pm CST
Counselors encourage your students to do the following:
• Log into their College Greenlight account to access the online Marathon environment.
• Participate in webinars and chatrooms. Students can learn about topics like financial literacy, leveraging financial aid packages, and how to best navigate the scholarship search process.
• Complete scholarship applications to qualify to win up to $100 gift cards and $1K tuition scholarship.
The Day of the Marathon
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On the day of the Marathon students can upload the following entries by logging into their College Greenlight account :
How can students enter to win Raffles & a Scholarship?
COMPLETED
FAFSA
Photo of confirmation page from fafsa.gov
COMPLETED
SCHOLARSHIP
Photo of confirmation email/page from
scholarship provider
COLLEGE
SELFIE
Upload photo during campus visit or fair
We reward students for completing applications! They can upload multiple unique entries (and previously applied) to increase
their chances of winning a $100 gift card and $1K scholarship.
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Calling ALL college coaches!
On Saturday, February 27th, we encourage counselors to make the Marathon a group activity. Organize your own Marathon! Open your doors and invite your students to dedicate a couple of hours to work on their
scholarship applications. Make it Fun! Add your own raffles, gift bags, or extra credit. Make it a challenge!
[Picture: Students from Agassi College Prep in Nevada organized their own event on Marathon day]
So, what’s next?
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Interested in learning more?
Email us at [email protected]
Counselors!Get your students to
participate in the Marathon.
Contact us, if you don’t have a College Greenlight counselor account, or you need help connecting students to your account.
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And, there’s more.
Counselors who organize 15+ students to participate in the Marathon will ...
Interested in learning more? Let us know.
Fill out this form.
+ Be entered in a drawing to receive a $50 Gift Card (4 counselors awarded)+ Receive a report of all student submissions
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Let’s talk about scholarships!
College Greenlight
*If you are viewing after live presentation please refer to the webinar recording for a step-by-step tutorial of scholarship tools.
Click Here
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Let’s Rock Out this Scholarship Season!
Best Practices
Next Steps.
1. Set expectations. Assign students to apply to at least 2 scholarships a month. 1 High Effort + 1 Local Scholarship.
2. Limit 1-2 Scholarship Resources. Reduce the number of sites! Students become easily overwhelmed. Encourage students to create their College Greenlight account and connect to you!
3. Give time + incentives. Turn free work period into a challenge with peers. Set incentives and assign fun activity to increase urgency.
4. Follow through + track. During 1-on-1 counseling sessions. Students should provide proof of completed applications. Use your tracking tools on College Greenlight to see their search and application process.
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• College Greenlight Blog – Undocumented Section: Scholarship lists. Eligibility by State. http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/updated-for-2016-scholarships-for-undocumented-students/
• College Greenlight List of Scholarships: Compiled list of general and career specific scholarships. http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/updated-for-2016-scholarships-for-undocumented-students/
• Education for Fair Consideration (E4FC.org): Undergrad+ Graduate Scholarship Lists. Many Helpful Guidebooks. http://www.e4fc.org/resources/scholarshiplists.html
• My (Un)Documented Life: Blog. Up-to-date news + information about from undocumented student perspective. http://www.e4fc.org/resources/scholarshiplists.html
• Scholarships A-Z: Resource. Information that covers scholarships, transfer students, and sample essays. http://www.scholarshipsaz.org/
Additional Resources DACA/undocumented:
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• College Greenlight Blog – Scholarships for 3.0 GPA: http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/10-scholarships-b-students/
• College Greenlight Blog – Scholarships for B students: http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/15-scholarships-for-b-students/
• College Greenlight Blog – Scholarships for students: http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/scholarships-c-students/
Additional Resources mid GPA students:
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• College Greenlight – Essay Writing Recorded Presentations:
Recorded webinars. Expert advice on how to write essays.
Story2College: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTAAow59poQ
GetMetoCollege: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRLYGILTIvs
Story2College: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfM1Y33XKpg
• Story2College: 2 free essay revisions and feedback. Make sure you heard this offer from College Greenlight. https://www.story2.com/
• Scholarship Junkies: Students get edits and feedback from former Gates Millennium/Quest/POSSE winners—FOR FREE! http://scholarshipjunkies.org/
Additional Resources Essay Writing:
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• Get Me to College. Dr. Rebecca Joseph. [email protected]
http://getmetocollege.org/
Webinars recorded from previous College Greenlight Marathons
The Science Behind the Ultimate Scholarship Application-Dianne Melville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0nZ6ZEAs60
Scholarship Junkies - How to apply for and win scholarships-David Coven
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A7e6MHb28A
Additional Resources search/application help: