Christine Please Help!

“Confident Christine” will be released on October 11, 2017. In the book, Confident Christine talks about the importance of helping others! Thus, she is helping organizations with their back to school supply drives. Do you need her help? Email her at christinepleasehelp@gmail.com.

Her very first request was from a group home who needed back to school shoes for three boys. They were delighted! Who will she help next?

 

Tips for High School and College Students!

 

It’s that time of year again. It’s time for school. High School students have a goal of making it to college and college students have a goal of graduating to land their dream job. I will give you keys from the book, Listen to Me and College Will Be Easy. For high school students, these keys will prepare you for college. You have an advantage because you will get a jump-start on habits that will lead to success while in college. Start and finish the year with these tips…

• Study hard and put your best foot forward
• If your grade point average (GPA) is not where you want it, continue to work hard to raise it. Strive to graduate with at least a 3.5 GPA
• Read your textbooks so that you can retain the information learned in class
• Build amicable relationships with your teachers/professors. You will need recommendations from them. From time to time, stay after class so that they know who you are
• Stand out in class by asking and answering questions
• Form study groups and build positive relationships with your peers
• Develop your resume (visit the career center and your counselor)
• Research which career field you would like to go in
• Start or continue to learn a foreign language
• If you’re college, think about if you will continue your education after graduation (if you will get a Master’s, Law Degree, etc and find out which tests you will have to take to get into those programs). If you’re in high school, think about which colleges you want to attend and plan college tours

 

Remember that success is broken down by your daily habits. To finish strong, you must start strong. Be sure to purchase a copy of Listen to Me and College Will Be Easy.

THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS PREPARATION!

 

 

THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS PREPARATION! JOIN ME ON MONDAY AND GET PREPARED!

 

Listen to Me and College Will Be Easy

College Prep Workshop With Author, L.M. BEDELL

THIS WORKSHOP WILL TEACH YOU THE FOLLOWING…

1. Reading: Learn how reading will increase grades and exam scores

2. Studying: Learn study tips that will increase your chances of graduating with honors

3. Research: Learn how to research different career choices. Find out the ins and outs of different careers before declaring a major

4. Network: Learn how to network and boost your resume through volunteering, internships and studying abroad

5. Writing: Learn how to write an essay for a $50,000 scholarship

Monday October 5, 2015

6:00 P.M.

West End Branch Library
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
525 Peeples Street SW
404-752-8740

 

Never Pay For College Again

 Don’t pay for college out of pocket!!!

Do you want your child to win scholarships so you don’t have to pay for college out of pocket?????

The essay is critical in obtaining a scholarship. With millions of students applying for scholarships, is your child’s essay ready to win a $10,000 scholarship? According to a comprehensive 2006 survey assessing workplace readiness among different levels of educational achievement, 81% of high school graduates were rated “deficient” when it comes to their ability to communicate in writing.

Let us help your child stand out in the crowd with an outstanding essay!

For $35, we will critique your child’s 500 word essay. Visit www.upgrademyessay.com for more information.

Remember that most scholarship deadlines are March 1^st.  Make sure that your child has a dynamic essay!

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The Essay Breakdown

Are you or your child preparing to write a scholarship essay?

#1 Watch your spelling and grammar

#2 Avoid using fluff, which will bore scholarship committees

#3 Have you adequately discussed your grades, leadership positions, extracurricular activities and career goals?

#4 Does your essay stand out with something unique you’ve said?

Here is a line by line breakdown of what a concise, five paragraph scholarship essay should look like.

Paragraph One

• Sentence that introduces a quote or statistic that will make them excited about your essay
• Sentence that introduces you
• Sentence about your uniqueness
• Sentence that relates to who is giving scholarship
• Sentence that leads into rest of essay

Paragraph Two

• Sentence about your background
• Sentence about your work ethic
• Sentence about the status of your grades; if your grades are good, explain why; if your grades are bad, explain why
• Sentence about your determination
• Sentence about your consistency

Paragraph Three

• Sentence about how you heard about scholarship
• Sentence that discusses one of your skills that relates to the scholarship
• Sentence that discusses one of your skills that relates to the scholarship
• Sentence that discusses one of your skills that relates to the scholarship
• Sentence that explains how all three skills make you the perfect candidate for the scholarship

Paragraph Four

• Sentence about how scholarship will help your career
• Sentence about how you plan to do what it takes to keep your scholarship
• Sentence about how you plan to do what it takes to keep your scholarship
• Sentence about how scholarship will help you earn your associate/bachelor’s degree and an even higher degree
• Sentence with a statistic that will catch their attention before last paragraph

Paragraph Five

• Reiterate how your work ethic makes you qualified for the scholarship
• Reiterate how the scholarship will further your career
• Sentence about how winning scholarship will allow you to help future students
• Sentence about how you are thankful for even being considered for the scholarship
• Closing sentence that will make the scholarship committee remember you

IS YOUR CHILD SEEKING A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP?

IS YOUR CHILD SEEKING A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP?

Search these places…

• Check with your high school counselor first
• Check with the college/colleges you want to attend to see what they have available. Incoming freshmen with a certain GPA and SAT score are eligible for some type of funding
• Check scholarships in your area of study. Minorities often receive scholarships in certain sectors such as engineering, mathematics, etc. The internet is your friend. Research, research and research some more. For instance, the Woods Hole Undergraduate Fellowship for Minorities offers scholarships to minorities interested in marine sciences, oceanographic engineering or marine policy
• Check with your church. Many churches have scholarship funds
• Check with organizations/corporations (McDonalds, Best Buy, Bill Gates, Chick fil A, etc). Also, check educational organizations in the community

Next, your child has to write CONVINCING ESSAYS to get a scholarship.  There are millions of dollars in scholarships, but most students don’t take the time and energy to write the essays needed to obtain them.  Think about if you were on a scholarship committee, what would make you give a student a scholarship? Here are four things your essay must have…

FOUR THINGS YOUR ESSAY MUST HAVE

1. It needs a hook.

You need a hook.  Every song has a chorus or hook.  It should be catchy and memorable.  The hook is what draws people to the song.  The hook for your essay should draw readers in.  Consider the hooks for the following songs…

• OMG-Usher
• Single Ladies-Beyonce
• Baby-Justin Bieber

2. Feel Them.

You are writing an essay to be critiqued by people who may be thousands of miles away.  That shouldn’t stop you from feeling them.  No, you can’t feel them physically but you can emotionally.  In order to feel them, you need to know more about them.  You need to research their history, mission statement, core values and etc.  By feeling them, you can appeal to their mission and values.

Real life scenario

Jacob applied to a company who required a written essay.  He researched the company’s mission statement, which was centered on great customer service.  In the essay, he wrote how his excellent customer service skills fell in line with the company’s mission.  Not only did he hook the reader, he was able to feel them.

3. Make Them Commit.  Show your loyalty.

You will have a higher rate of success if you make them commit to you.  Consider this example of showing loyalty in an essay for entrance into law school.

Greetings Admissions Council,

My name is Jane Doe.  Since I was 8 years old, I dreamed of attending the University of…. My dad and I watched your football team play every Saturday.  He has been waiting on the day when I was accepted into your prestigious university.  Your law school has ranked in the top 10 law schools for the past 15 years and I want to help continue that tradition.  Being accepted into your institution will not only be a dream come true for me but for my father also.

(The beginning of the section is showing loyalty to the university.  It states how long the applicant has been interested in the institution.  To finish strong, it should include why you want to attend the university, why they should accept you and how you plan to use your degree)

4.  Keep It Simple.

Most writers make the mistake of trying to over complicate things.  People don’t want to read intricate/complex stuff.  Make it easy for them to read, which will make it easier for them to make a decision.

TIP:  If a scholarship deadline is in June, be sure to submit all your materials in February.  The early bird gets the scholarships!

REMEMBER: Be sure to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) fafsa.ed.gov for free money!

PICK UP A COPY OF THE BOOK LISTEN TO ME AND COLLEGE WILL BE EASY FOR IMPORTANT COLLEGE TIPS on http://www.collegecanbeasy.com or amazon.com

COLLEGE CHECKLIST FOR PARENTS

IS YOUR CHILD STARTING COLLEGE OR RETURNING TO COLLEGE? HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW….

• Make sure they are comfortable. He/she will perform better if they are
• Make sure they have all of the supplies (including books) that they need
• Make sure they have adequate funds. It may only be a little but it will ease the transition
• Make sure they have their class schedule and are taking the right classes. You may need to talk with their advisers. TRUST ME-TAKING THE WRONG CLASSES WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS DOWN THE ROAD
• Make sure that they attend classes during the first week. If they miss any classes during the first week, they may be dropped from the class
• Ask to see their syllabi (every class will come with a course description)
• Help them or try to find them help if they are having difficulty with the transition
• Purchase of a copy of “Listen to Me and College Will Be Easy” by L.M. Bedell (www.collegecanbeasy.com)
• Let them know that you are with them every step of the way
• Tell them that you love them
• Be proud that you have a child who is attending college. Pat yourself on the back! 

ATTENTION PARENTS:

WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD BECOME SUCCESSFUL

• Set a standard of excellence in your home.  Make sure your child knows that only excellent grades will be brought home
• Go over their syllabi.  The syllabus will show everything the class will entail.  This will help you stay afloat in your child’s education
• Ask them everyday “what did you learn today”. This shows them that you care
• Attempt to help them with homework, assignments, and projects.  If you can’t, find free tutoring or sacrifice to provide them with affordable tutoring
• Attend PTA meetings.  Build a relationship with your child’s teachers, counselors, and principal
• Expose them by taking them on field trips or sending them to study abroad
• Learn with them.  For example, learn a second language with your child.  Not only will this enrich your child, you will learn a second language.  This may help you to earn more money
• Make them read.  Reward them for reading books
• Continuously research different career fields that your child may go into
• Help them fill out college applications; Take them on college tours so that you will be a part of the collegiate process
• Save money; that will lessen their financial burden

**If your child is preparing for college, be sure to visit http://www.collegecanbeasy.com**

Frightened by Finals???

Fret Not…Listen to Me and Finals Week Will Be Easy. 15 tips to help you survive finals week!

1. Eat balanced meals (you will need the energy)

2. Incorporate the following foods/beverages into your diet. According to Web MD, they help  improve brain function and memory

• blueberries
• wild salmon
• nuts and seeds
• avocados
• whole grains
• beans
• pomegranate juice
• freshly brewed tea
• dark chocolate 🙂

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/eat-smart-healthier-brain

3. Work out to release endorphins and build confidence

4. Relax but take your finals SERIOUSLY

5. Don’t CRAM; either you know the information or you don’t

6. Go over the quizzes and tests you’ve taken. If you got any answers wrong; go back and figure out why you got them wrong

7. Form a study group and construct a practice final exam based on your readings and previous tests

8. Go to bed by 11 pm and DO NOT study after 11 pm

9.Wake up early in the morning and go over your notes

10. On the final, answer EVERY question even if you have to guess

11. Give it your all. GO HARD<<<TURN UP

12. You know it now show it

13. Think Positive

14. Don’t Cheat

15. Finish the semester with a bang

Stay sharp…Don’t go flat during the Holiday Break (Thanksgiving)

10 tips to help students survive their Thanksgiving break…

1. The morning of Thanksgiving…wake up early and study the material  you have been learning

2. Put together a study guide for your final exams.  Start studying for your finals

3. Find time to work off the extra pounds that you may have gained (this will keep you from getting the ITIS)

4. Keep reading during the break even it its a newspaper

5. Keep your notes nearby so that you can look over them periodically throughout the day

6. If you have any upcoming papers due…start and/or finish them

7. Write an essay on a topic of your choice (keep your writing skills polished)

8. If you haven’t taken your scheduled standardized test i.e. SAT, ACT (High School students) LSAT, MCAT, GRE (College Students).
KEEP STUDYING/PREPARING FOR THEM

9. Finish your college applications (High School students) or grad/law school applications (College Students)

10. Relax, Have fun, Eat Good but don’t over indulge