How to Go to College Almost for Free

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Summary: THE ONLY SCHOLARSHIP TEXTBOOK
Review: I've used this book for over a year now in my financial seminars. We use 8 or so books as textbooks in the class I teach, and this one is always an audience favorite. This new edition of the book is even better than the first edition. If you already own the first edition, I suggest also adding this new edition to your library. It contains lots of new information, tips, resources, and strategies. You (and your pocketbook) will thank me!

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Summary: The only scholarship book you need.
Review: I'm a college student who doesn't qaulify for a lot of financial aid from my school, so I've basically seen every type of scholarship book out there. I can tell you that "How to Go to College Almost for Free" is the ONLY scholarship book you need to get. The book has everything you need, including how to find scholarships, how to fill out winning applications, and how to avoid the common pitfalls. Before I got this book I thought I was going to have to take a term off from school to earn money. But after following its step by step instructions, I won 4 scholarships in a matter of months and not only paid for my tuition but had money left over to cover my books and fees.

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Summary: Outstanding
Review: I have bought most of the scholarship and financial aid books out there and this is the best one I have encountered. It's comprehensive, yet not overwhelming. Full of information, yet easy to read. If I were a counselor or principal (instead of a mom), I would get a copy of this book for all my students.

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Summary: score one for those who aren't at the top of their class!
Review: who would have thought that a student with a 2.1 gpa could have won a scholarship but that's exactly what i did. i guarantee i wouldn't have won if my mom didn't get me this book. do yourself a favor and read it.

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Summary: Five Stars For Sure
Review: Everything about this book is great. The information, writing, artwork, everything. The chapters on finding scholarships and writing killer essays alone are worth many times the cover price. My counselor recommended it to me, and I have recommended it to many other people also.

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Summary: Totally Helpful
Review: Really helpful book. Tons of information my counselor never told me. One of the best purchases I have made. Do yourself a favor and get this book.

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Summary: Totally Free Is Better
Review: Like another reviewer, I read this book and gave it to my children in order of age, starting from the top down. I was amazed they went through it. And it's not even Harry Potter. It was for sure very helpful in getting them to understand they can get into something they enjoy that is what we can afford. And, if you have kids who are somewhat patriotic, check out West Point. It's totally free. Infact, students get paid! But, it's not for everyone. If you're interested in finding out whether it may be for your kids, I suggest the book "West Point" by Norman Thomas Remick to find out what it's really all about (you'll be surprised it's not just about Army officers). It's America's best kept secret in education. Definitely get "How To Go To College Almost Free", then supplement it with "West Point".

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Summary: Cool Book
Review: I'm not much for writing book reviews, but this book was so good that I decided to do so anyway. The author has really done a comprehensive treatment of the subject of college scholarships. This is the scholarship book to get.

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Summary: Great Whatever Your Interest
Review: One of the things I like most about this book is that the author shows you how to capitalize on your interests and talents no matter what they might be. For the artist, scientist, athlete, all-around student, etc., the author shows you how to do simple things that help turn these abilities into scholarship possibilities. My son is an artist (painter), and it's already helped him expand upon his interests (he now helps teach painting to little kids as community service) to help him appeal better to scholarship judges and committees. He really enjoys teaching the kids and that's just something he never would have thought to do if he hadn't read the book. I especially suggest reading Chapter 7 on "Content Strategies".

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Summary: New Edition Even Better
Review: I owned the first edition of the book and it was so incredibly helpful that I decided to get the new edition as soon as it came out. It was hard to top the first edition of How To Go To College Almost For Free, but the new edition does just that. I really can't recommend this book enough. Get it.