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| To qualify for the Gates Scholarship, you must write eight essays. Yes! Eight essays is definitely worth your college education. Each question is comprised of questions within questions. When writing your answers you want to make sure you answer the question being asked and create a story for them to follow without becoming too wordy. Below are some tips and activities that should help you become a Gates Scholarship Finalist. |
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| Things to Avoid When Writing
- Becoming Too Wordy
- Rushed Writing
- Uncreative Writing
- Unedited Submissions
- Boring/Repetitive Topics
- Too Many Filler Words
- Writing the Way You Speak
- Don't Make It All About You
- Don't Repeat Info Stated in Your Application
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| For the Visual Learners
Click the button below watch an actual Gates Scholarship Recipient with amazing advice for you. |
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| Things to Do When Writing
- Answer the Question Asked
- Create a Story
- Make It Personal
- Make It Interesting
- Follow Directions
- Give In-Depth Answers
- Pay Attention to Punctuation
- Grab the Readers Attention
- Strong Conclusion
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| Once you have read and watched the video, take the survey by clicking the button below.
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