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How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

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Felipe is a Senior College Admissions Consultant at American College Counselors with over seven years of experience. He specializes in helping clients from all around the world gain admission into America's top universities through private, one-on-one consulting. He helps guide clients through the entire college admissions process and perfect every aspect of their college applications. Felipe earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Chicago and recently received his MBA.

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In your scholarship applications, explain why you'd be a good fit for the university you chose when you're writing your essays.

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What if I'm in middle school?

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If you're in middle school and want to go to college, but don't have much money, focus on getting good grades and doing extracurricular activities. You have plenty of time to develop yourself and prepare for college, and there will be scholarship opportunities. Do the best you can and work toward overall improvement and developing good character traits, everything else will fall into place.

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How and when is financial aid received for college?

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You submit a FAFSA to apply for financial aid as soon as you can in the year in which you plan to begin college. When you get your acceptance letter/information from a college, it will include a summary of the financial aid you will receive. The financial aid is then automatically split up and disbursed at the beginning of each semester, typically directly to your school.

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When should I apply for the FAFSA?

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Apply as early in the year as possible. The earlier the better, because financial aid may be granted to the earliest applicants before the later ones.

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Does the FAFSA take students from other countries, like Zimbabwe?

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Yes. International students are eligible to fill out a FAFSA. It's recommended that foreign students contact the school to which they wish to apply in order to receive pertinent instructions regarding financial aid.

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