Should i be suprised if i don't recieve any scholarships... ???

Question

i just sent in my last essay for a scholarship... i applied 11 in all... a lot of work...

most of my friends didnt apply to any...

i do demonstrate some need too... i have sister also in college and my dad has been divoriced for over 10 years now...

but i understand that there are MANY MANY others applying for the scholar ships im applying too... most ranging from $1000-5000... highest is $10000

just for a mental preparation... should i be suprised if i recieve any scholarships?

how many did u apply and how many did u get?

Answer 1

It's always possible that you won't get any... but it mostly depends on your situation... how compatible you are to the scholarship.

I applied for 4 full tuition/room & board scholarships.

I was an alternate for 2, got one partially(covered full tuition and half room & board, and i got 1!) Which was pretty much awesome!

If you're essays are outstanding, you have good academics, and were active in your school and community you should have a really good chance of getting atleast one.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Well I only applied to 5 scholarships and got 2 of them. They were small scholarships from my high school (I'm a senior). I should have applied for more scholarships. = (

Answer 3

i got a full acedemic scholarship from my school, and also an athletic scholarship to cover misc expenses because i am a dancer.  

have you looked into scholarships from your school?

it's hit or miss with scholarship searches, it all depends on the criteria and how you add up.

Answer 4

It's probably not a good thing to start thinking of the scholarship money as a "sure thing" - a lot of people apply for them and only a few actually get them. It would be best to make other plans (like financial aid) in the meantime, and if the scholarships actually do come through, then that's just a nice bonus!