I am a volunteer EMT-B on a small town ambulance service. I love the outdoors and actively hunt, fish, garden, and raise chickens. If you can pinpoint the area you are passionate about (one of mine would be emergency healthcare), try volunteering in that area. It's a great way to see if you like it. For me volunteering on an ambulance service was (and still is) very fulfilling. If you do indeed like the area, try starting out with a...

Read a scholarship application in completion. Answer essay questions honestly and honestly show off your best, whether it is work experience, extracurricular activities, grades, special recognition, or special life circumstances that have made you who you are.

In a scholarship essay, committees are often evaluating whether or not you have a plan in mind after school. What do you want to do? How will you reach this goal? As you go through school, sometimes plans change. In an essay, just be honest about your most current goals and aspirations. Have a plan in mind. If you decide you don't want to go in one particular direction, tweak your plan to reach your goals.

I was originally inspired to pursue nursing when I was taking an EMT training class through PSEO in high school. If you are still in high school, I...

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When approaching a professor, make an appointment. They have busy schedules just like you. At your appointment, be on time and be respectful. If something in the class is...

Recommendations can be essential for scholarships. If you've developed a good...