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kay
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I'm graduating soon and I need to find a scholarships QUICK I got to a gifted and talented school so I'm graduating at 13 and I'm doing homeschool college I need to get my masters degree so whatever will cover that?
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Chinyere Okafor
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Hello Kay,
First of all, graduating at 13 is an incredible accomplishment, and you should be so proud of yourself! It’s amazing that you’re already thinking about your future and planning for college and even a master’s degree.
That said, it’s totally okay to take things step by step. You’ve got plenty of time to explore your interests and figure out what path is the best fit for you. Starting with scholarships for your current college program is a great idea. Many scholarships are available for young, talented students like yourself, so you’re already in a good position to stand out.
Here’s what you can do right now:
1. Focus on Current Scholarships: Look for scholarships that will help with your homeschool college expenses first. Check out resources like [Fastweb](https://www.fastweb.com) or [RaiseMe](https://www.raise.me) to find scholarships that match your unique profile as a gifted and talented student.
2. Think Long-Term: You don’t have to have your entire master’s degree funding figured out right now. Once you start college, there will be more opportunities for scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships specifically for graduate programs.
3. Take Your Time: Even though you’re graduating young, it’s okay to pace yourself. College is an exciting time to learn and grow, so don’t feel like you have to rush into everything at once. Explore your interests and enjoy the process!
When applying for scholarships, be sure to highlight your unique circumstances, such as your early graduation and homeschooling experience. You can also emphasize your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and any leadership roles you've held.
Here are some tips for writing your scholarship essays:
Be specific and concise: Use clear and concise language to convey your ideas.
Highlight your unique qualities: What makes you stand out from other applicants?
Show your passion: Explain why you're passionate about your chosen field of study.
Proofread carefully: Typos and grammatical errors can make a negative impression.
Best wishes!
First of all, graduating at 13 is an incredible accomplishment, and you should be so proud of yourself! It’s amazing that you’re already thinking about your future and planning for college and even a master’s degree.
That said, it’s totally okay to take things step by step. You’ve got plenty of time to explore your interests and figure out what path is the best fit for you. Starting with scholarships for your current college program is a great idea. Many scholarships are available for young, talented students like yourself, so you’re already in a good position to stand out.
Here’s what you can do right now:
1. Focus on Current Scholarships: Look for scholarships that will help with your homeschool college expenses first. Check out resources like [Fastweb](https://www.fastweb.com) or [RaiseMe](https://www.raise.me) to find scholarships that match your unique profile as a gifted and talented student.
2. Think Long-Term: You don’t have to have your entire master’s degree funding figured out right now. Once you start college, there will be more opportunities for scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships specifically for graduate programs.
3. Take Your Time: Even though you’re graduating young, it’s okay to pace yourself. College is an exciting time to learn and grow, so don’t feel like you have to rush into everything at once. Explore your interests and enjoy the process!
When applying for scholarships, be sure to highlight your unique circumstances, such as your early graduation and homeschooling experience. You can also emphasize your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and any leadership roles you've held.
Here are some tips for writing your scholarship essays:
Be specific and concise: Use clear and concise language to convey your ideas.
Highlight your unique qualities: What makes you stand out from other applicants?
Show your passion: Explain why you're passionate about your chosen field of study.
Proofread carefully: Typos and grammatical errors can make a negative impression.
Best wishes!
Michelle M.
Entertainment Industry
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Kay !
Let's take it back a few steps and review Homeschool College to make sure you understand the procedures, requirements, limitations and conditions. It is too soon to apply for scholarships for your Masters Degree.
In order to homeschool college, you will do it temporarily until you have 10 -15 credits and then will have to go to an in-person, on campus college. It will have to be a college that accepts all of the courses you home schooled up till then. If not, you may have to take them over in person on campus. The college will request everything of you that they request from all their applicants. You may want to visit the college you have in mind and ask what their course requirement is specifically for Homeschooling. You will either be designing your own curriculum or purchasing one for college homeschooling. If you are not attending as a registered student at a college, Federal Financial Aid or scholarships do not apply. Once you are in a college, you can apply for scholarships for your Bachelors Degree and your Masters Degree as an enrolled, in person student.
Students that homeschool college are typically those who are not looking for a college degree. My opinion is that it would not be of much use to you if you plan to go into the Psychology field. Even though it may be for one semester, you will miss out on the vital interactions and trainings, conferences and important guest speakers that in person college can offer. You may miss out on some important lab work, field work and research projects, too.
It's best to do the entire Bachelors Degree as a registered student, in person. You may think you're saving money and doing homeschool college at your own schedule, but it may not save you expense if you have to start from scratch if that's what the college wants you to do. So I would reconsider homeschooling college and discuss it with your parents as they may have questions about it, too, and need to know more about it. You and your parents also need to meet with the college for information about being a student under 18 years old.
Once you are in your senior year of undergraduate school, you can decide what college you'd want to do your Masters at and start researching scholarships for your Masters Degree at that time. Information about scholarships changes from year to year - some become discontinued and some new ones come about, so it's really too soon to explore that now, you have about four years before you would be able to apply for any for your Masters Degree.
My advice is, since you've had the luxury of fast-tracking high school, do not side-step, overload or create your own criteria for college. In college, you will gain a wealth of experience, meet many people, have continual support from professors, major department staff and on campus supports, recreational activities, social and cultural activities and this all leads to the personal growth you'll need to be in the field of Psychology. I would suggest considering starting your Bachelors Degree as a registered student on a campus instead of Homeschooling College.
I hope that this is informative enough that you can further explore the information and come to the best decision not for now, but for what will be good for you when you apply to colleges for your Bachelors Degree. I wish you all the best !
Let's take it back a few steps and review Homeschool College to make sure you understand the procedures, requirements, limitations and conditions. It is too soon to apply for scholarships for your Masters Degree.
In order to homeschool college, you will do it temporarily until you have 10 -15 credits and then will have to go to an in-person, on campus college. It will have to be a college that accepts all of the courses you home schooled up till then. If not, you may have to take them over in person on campus. The college will request everything of you that they request from all their applicants. You may want to visit the college you have in mind and ask what their course requirement is specifically for Homeschooling. You will either be designing your own curriculum or purchasing one for college homeschooling. If you are not attending as a registered student at a college, Federal Financial Aid or scholarships do not apply. Once you are in a college, you can apply for scholarships for your Bachelors Degree and your Masters Degree as an enrolled, in person student.
Students that homeschool college are typically those who are not looking for a college degree. My opinion is that it would not be of much use to you if you plan to go into the Psychology field. Even though it may be for one semester, you will miss out on the vital interactions and trainings, conferences and important guest speakers that in person college can offer. You may miss out on some important lab work, field work and research projects, too.
It's best to do the entire Bachelors Degree as a registered student, in person. You may think you're saving money and doing homeschool college at your own schedule, but it may not save you expense if you have to start from scratch if that's what the college wants you to do. So I would reconsider homeschooling college and discuss it with your parents as they may have questions about it, too, and need to know more about it. You and your parents also need to meet with the college for information about being a student under 18 years old.
Once you are in your senior year of undergraduate school, you can decide what college you'd want to do your Masters at and start researching scholarships for your Masters Degree at that time. Information about scholarships changes from year to year - some become discontinued and some new ones come about, so it's really too soon to explore that now, you have about four years before you would be able to apply for any for your Masters Degree.
My advice is, since you've had the luxury of fast-tracking high school, do not side-step, overload or create your own criteria for college. In college, you will gain a wealth of experience, meet many people, have continual support from professors, major department staff and on campus supports, recreational activities, social and cultural activities and this all leads to the personal growth you'll need to be in the field of Psychology. I would suggest considering starting your Bachelors Degree as a registered student on a campus instead of Homeschooling College.
I hope that this is informative enough that you can further explore the information and come to the best decision not for now, but for what will be good for you when you apply to colleges for your Bachelors Degree. I wish you all the best !