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July 8, 2004

Name:  Kim Klinikowski

Messsage:  Hi, my name's Kim Klinikowski. This year will be my first year at High School, however, I am already starting to look into college. I have had a general idea with where I have wanted to go for quite awhile, but I am wondering what I should work towards throughout High School. The school that I have had my eye on is Columbia University in New York City. I know that they are known to be one of the most selective schools in the country and I am wondering what the qualifications are for most Ivy League schools. I haven't been able to get advice anywhere else, so I was hoping you'd be able to help!

Thank you for your time and I hope this letter is of no inconvience to you! Hopefully you will be able to help me out and get me on the right track towards accomplishing my goals! Take care, Kim Klinikowski.

Response:  Dear Kim:

Congratulations for having a goal and for starting to prepare for college now.

Buy a copy of the IntotheBest College Guide. Buy a copy of Getting In. Buy a copy of 1100 Words You Need to Know. Buy Up Your Score: The Underground Guide to the SAT and start practicing for the PSAT.

This summer, make a plan for how to read 1/4 of the books for the list of Books to Read Before College. Finish reading all the books before you start college.

Figure out what you love to do. Get really good at it. Win some local or national competitions by your junior year or the fall of your senior year. Statistically, recruited athletes get into Princeton with a 70% admission rate compared to 11% for regular candidates. So, if you are athletic, pick your favorite sport and become one of the top 1 or 2 people at it in your state or in the country.

Develop a plan for studying for the PSAT during freshman year. You take the PSAT sophomore year for practice. You take the PSAT for the National Merit Scholarship as a junior. In order to get the National Merit Scholarship, you need to have a verbal score and a math score in the top 1% of people your age in the country. That is not hard to do with practice.

Find out from your teachers or guidance counselors where top students from your school go and ask what the students that have gotten into Columbia, Princeton, Harvard, Duke, Brown, and Cornell did when they were in high school.

Contact Columbia and ask for advice from the admissions committee. Ask what the average SAT scores were, what the range of scores was from 25% to 75% and what SAT II scores are required. Find out what classes are required and recommended. Ask when a Columbia representative will be in your town. Attend presentations from Columbia admissions representatives for the next 4 years.

Excel academically. It isn't that hard to do well in school if you study harder than everyone else in the school. Acing exams is fun. Most people don't do their work. Try to be valedictorian if you go to a small school with less than 200 people. In general, you want to be in the top 1% of your class. Plan to get 750 to 800 on three SAT II and a 1530 or higher on the SAT I. Don't be discouraged if you don't score that high as a sophomore. I got a 1090 on my first PSAT. It made me mad, so I studied harder and improved every year until I got a 1520 recentered senior year.

If possible, spend a year during high school or a year after high school in a foreign country, working, studying, volunteering, and soaking up the language and culture. In the book Getting In, Fred Hargadon, former Dean of Admission at Princeton, said that he could admit a whole class of students that lived for 1 year in another country.

The summer before your senior year, buy a copy of On Writing the College Application Essay and start writing your college application essays.

Have your English teachers and guidance counselors look over your essays.


Keep in touch,

Tim

July 28, 2004

Name:  israt

Messsage:  hi, i am interested in getting the scholarship, but i am havig trouble submitting my essay. can you please guide me through it? my email address is: teqnyijm@hotmail.com thank you for your time. israt.

Response:  Dear israt:

Thank you for writing. Unfortunately, the deadline was June 30, 2004.

The current scholarship is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions after reading the FAQ. Please sign up for the INTOTHEBEST newsletter to receive updates on scholarships: http://www.intothebest.com/subscribe.jsp and enter their e-mail address.

Best,

Tim

July 28, 2004

Name:  KATIE GERMANN

Messsage:  MY ANSWER TO THE SURVEY QUESTION IS THAT THE COMPANY I WOULD START TO HELP PAY FOR COLLEGE WOULD DEAL WITH A FASHION LINE. I AM ATTENDING, HOPEFULLY, IN OCTOBER TO A FASHION DESIGN COLLEGE. I WOULD APPLY MY MAJOR TO HELP PAY FOR MY MAJOR. IT WOULD BE A LINE WITH A UNIVERSAL NAME AND AFFORDABLE PRICES. I WOULD TALK TO THE TEACHERS AND INSTEAD OF HAVING EMPLOYEES, HAVE VOLUNTEERS SO THEY CAN RECEIVE EXTRA CREDIT. I WOULD ALSO MAKE A SECTION OF THE STORE A "SPIRT" LINE FEATURING THE COLLEGE AND THE CITY'S NAME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

Response:  Dear Katie Germann:

Thank you for your answer. Unfortunately, the deadline was June 30, 2004. Good luck with your fashion company. I like your idea of getting people to volunteer to help you. You may want to check out CafePress.com for producing some items with your designs. Once you design something, you probably want to get it trade marked so that other people don't steal your design.

Best,

Tim

July 27, 2004

Name:  Nancy Rich

Messsage:  I am a current student at California State University, Northridge. My major is accounting and my minor is Judaic Studies. I am interested in obtaining a scholarship. Can I receive any information and materials required to compete, including the topic of an essay that may be required. Thank you. Nancy Rich

Response:  Dear Nancy Rich:

The current scholarship is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions after reading the FAQ. Please sign up for the INTOTHEBEST newsletter to receive updates on scholarships: http://www.intothebest.com/subscribe.jsp and enter their e-mail address.

Best,

Tim

July 26, 2004

Name:  SHANTA SHOCKLEY

Messsage:  I want to learn more about the many scholarships that you all have and how can I enter for more?

Response:  Dear SHANTA SHOCKLEY:

The current scholarship is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions after reading the FAQ. Please sign up for the INTOTHEBEST newsletter to receive updates on scholarships: http://www.intothebest.com/subscribe.jsp and enter their e-mail address.

Best,

Tim

July 25, 2004

Name:  Kelli Christian

Messsage:  Is this scholarship only Available to high school students.

Response:  Dear Kelli Christian:

The current scholarship is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions after reading the FAQ. Please sign up for the INTOTHEBEST newsletter to receive updates on scholarships: http://www.intothebest.com/subscribe.jsp and enter their e-mail address.

Best,

Tim

July 24, 2004

Name:  Arsalan Elahi

Messsage:  Are the essay contests held every year? Is there another contest coming up soon with a deadline in 2005 for high school seniors to enter? thank you please respond via e-mail.

Response:  Dear Arsalan Elahi:

INTOTHEBEST has offered scholarships in 2003 and 2004. The scholarships for 2005 have not been decided upon yet.

Please sign up for the INTOTHEBEST newsletter to receive updates on scholarships: http://www.intothebest.com/subscribe.jsp and enter their e-mail address.

Best,

Tim

July 23, 2004

Name:  Lauren Overlock

Messsage:  I was wondering that if i am planning on contesting in the "FREE WILL and PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY" essay contest. Where can i find the application to do so?

Response:  Dear Lauren Overlock:

The Free Will and Personal Responsibility Essay Contest is over. The winners will be announced on August 15th. Please sign up for the INTOTHEBEST newsletter to receive updates on scholarships: http://www.intothebest.com/subscribe.jsp and enter their e-mail address.

Best,

Tim

July 22, 2004

Name:  Monica Bush

Messsage:  How can I obtain the requirements for your 2005 scholarship?

Response:  Dear Monica Bush:

INTOTHEBEST has not announced scholarships for the class of 2005 yet. Please sign up for the INTOTHEBEST newsletter to receive updates on scholarships: http://www.intothebest.com/subscribe.jsp and enter their e-mail address.

Best,

Tim

July 22, 2004

Name:  Cassandra Edouard

Messsage:  How to register for the Scholarship.

Response:  Dear Cassandra Edouard:

The current scholarship is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions after reading the FAQ. Best,

Tim

July 21, 2004

Name:  Brandi May

Messsage:  I will graduate in June of 05. I hope to attend Tarleton University to study either Nursing or Radiology. When can I apply for assistance for graduating in June 05. Thank you for your time. Brandi May

Response:  Dear Brandi May:

INTOTHEBEST has not announced scholarships for the class of 2005 yet. Please sign up for the INTOTHEBEST newsletter to receive updates on scholarships: http://www.intothebest.com/subscribe.jsp and enter their e-mail address.

Best,

Tim

July 21, 2004

Name:  J Chazan

Messsage:  I would like to be informed via email about scholarship applications and deadlines.

Response:  Dear J Chazan:

I signed you up for the INTOTHEBEST newsletter. You will receive an e-mail from Topica asking you to confirm your subscription. Please confirm it. If your friends want to sign up for the newsletter, please tell them to go to: http://www.intothebest.com/subscribe.jsp and enter their e-mail address.

Best,

Tim

July 20, 2004

Name:  Ryan Schultz

Messsage:  When can I apply for a scholarship for the 2005-2006 school year

Response:  Dear Ryan Schultz:

Please subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates about new scholarships.

Best,

Tim

July 20, 2004

Name:  KarenBurchett

Messsage:  Where do I send an essay when applying for the into the best scholarship? Thanks for your help!

Response:  Dear KarenBurchett:

The current scholarship is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions after reading the FAQ.

Best,

Tim

July 20, 2004

Name:  Rasheta Daniels

Messsage:  WHERE DO WE SEND THE ESSAY TO?

Response:  Dear Rasheta:

The current scholarship is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions after reading the FAQ.

Best,

Tim

July 18, 2004

Name:  Keenya Hofmaier

Messsage:  Where can I receive or download a schoarship application form for into the best( high school level)?

Response:  Dear Keenya:

The INTOTHEBEST deadline was June 30th, 2004. For updates, please subscribe to the INTOTHEBEST Newsletter.

Best,

Tim

July 17, 2004

Name:  Stephanie Edwards

Messsage:  please explain more about the scholarship

Response:  Dear Stephanie:

The current scholarship is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions after reading the FAQ.

Thanks,

Tim

July 16, 2004

Name:  Andrew Grant

Messsage:  Hello,
I was wondering when the date on your scholarship will be updated. Thank you,
Andrew

Response:  Dear Andrew:

I don't understand what you mean. The current scholarship is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com.

Best,

Tim

July 16, 2004

Name:  Nicole Marrin

Messsage:  Is the "Free will and Personal Responsiblity" scholarship available. One page says the deadline passed and other reference 2005.

Nicole

Response:  Dear Nicole:

The Free Will and Personal Responsibility scholarship for 2004 is over. Please check back on August 15, 2004 to see the winners and in the future to see if the scholarship will be offered again.

Best,

Tim

July 15, 2004

Name:  Diana Kraus

Messsage:  hello, i came across your website, i will be a senior at Tosa East in Wisconsin and i was wondering how i send the essay to you. There was no where to click

My question was "what would you do with one million dollars and how will it affect others?"

Response:  Dear Diana Kraus:

The scholarship deadline has already passed. Please check back frequently to find out about new INTOTHEBEST scholarships.

Best,

Tim

July 15, 2004

Name:  Lorenzo Vidali

Messsage:  I will be a senior at San Lorenzo Valley High School in Felton (near Santa Cruz), California, and am interested in learning more about your "Free Will and Personal Responsibility" Essay Contest for this year. I plan to attend college in Fall 2005. Please send me deadlines. Thank you. Lorenzo

Response:  Dear Lorenzo:

For updates, please subscribe to the INTOTHEBEST newsletter.

Best,

Tim

July 15, 2004

Name:  Erin Burcham

Messsage:  Why isn't there any "questions" for the grads of 09'

Response:  Dear Erin:

Sorry, no scholarships for the class of 2009. Please subscribe to the newsletter or check back in the future.

Best,

Tim

July 13, 2004

Name:  Rafael Rivera

Messsage:  I would like to apply for some of these scholarships but i am not familiar with the process.

Response:  Dear Rafael:

The scholarship application is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com.

Please go to the scholarships page and read about the application process.

Thanks,

Tim

July 12, 2004

Name:  Chris Resler

Messsage:  When will your next essay contest take place? I would like to find more information about entering your contest. Thanks- Chris

Response:  Dear Chris:

I don't know when the next essay contest will start. Please subscribe to the newsletter so that you will be notified.

The current essay contest is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com.

Best,

Tim

July 10, 2004

Name:  Christi Castleberry

Messsage:  I would like to apply for one of the scholarships that you are offering. I need to know your mailing address so I can type the essay and send it to you. Thank you very much.

Response:  Dear Christi Castleberry:

The INTOTHEBEST Scholarship deadlines have passed. The application for the ScholarshipFrenzy.com scholarship is at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com.

The application is online. No need to use postal mail.

Best,

Tim

July 8, 2004

Name:  Erin Israel

Messsage:  Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing concerning one of the scholarship questions that is posted on your web site. For the high school year of graduation of 2005 the question is \"What would you do if you had 1 million dollars? How would this influence you or others?\". I realize this is a valid question but I would like to be forthright about my opinion on the matter. This question is ridiculous in the fact that if anyone and everyone had a million dollars they would do what they think will please you, the sponsors, best. No would ever do the jobs that are seen as unimportant, while those jobs are what make a community and, for that mater, our world. Jobs like teaching, garbage colleting, tax colleters, and jantors are vewed as low occupations, while without them out way of living would be destroyed. These low and poorly paid people are what make children of the future millionaires to change the world as they may. So instead of \"What would you do if you had 1 million dollars?\", why not \"What minor people and things make a great contribution and influence to society today? How do they influence you and others?\". Please take this into consideration when deciding on scholarship questions. Questions that provoke more thought than interest would provide more liable scholar worthy participants.

Thank you for you time and the availability to write this letter.

Sincerely,

Erin M. Israel

Response:  Dear Erin:

Thanks for your insights. I will consider your question for the future.

Many teachers are millionaires and they choose to teach because they love helping people. Many of the most important jobs go unrecognized or unpaid because they require volunteers to do jobs that they couldn't be paid enough to do.

Best,

Tim

July 8, 2004

Name:  Irfan Fauq

Messsage:  I have a few questions regarding the essay contest. I will be enrolled as a senior this upcoming school year and I was wondering if there is going to be another contest. If there is, will the cash prizes be only for college use or can it be used to personal use.

Response:  Dear Irqfan:

I don't know if there will be another scholarship yet.

If so, the money may only be used for college expenses.

Best,

Tim

July 6, 2004

Name:  Angelessa Dorismond

Messsage:  after i write the essay where do i send it?

Response:  Dear Angelessa Dorismond:

I am not sure what you are referring to, but please submit your essay online at: www.ScholarshipFrenzy.com. Go to the scholarship page.

Best,

Tim

July 6, 2004

Name:  Sindy

Messsage:  I'd like to know if I'm going to a Tech school if I can enter this contest? I will only be in school 6 months but still need aid that is why I ask. Thanks Sindy

Response:  Dear Sindy:

The ScholarshipFrenzy.com scholarship is open to people who are in college and graduate school.

So if you are going to a technical college for 6 months, you are eligible.

Best,

Tim

July 4, 2004

Name:  sharon mckee

Messsage:  I would like scholarship application information and applications for scholarship frenzy, into the best, and free will scholarships. Deadline for 2005. Thank You, Sharon McKee

Response:  Dear Sharon:

Please sign up for the IntotheBest newsletter to get updates. Click on Subscribe at IntotheBest.com.

The deadline for the Scholarship Frenzy scholarship is 12/15/2004.

Thanks,

Tim

July 1, 2004

Name:  Gregory A Genovese

Messsage:  i would like to know of any lap top funding with circuit city

Response:  Dear Gregory:

I don't know of any laptop funding with Circuit City, but you may check out: for discounts at CompUSA .

Best,

Tim

June 30, 2004

Name:  Enrique Berrocal

Messsage:  Hi my name is Enrique im from peru and im looking for an schoolarship to study in usa or europe i want to study and work for paying my studies , i finished high school and i wanna aply to a undergraduate program thanks for your interest

Response:  Dear Enrique:

I would pick the schools where you want to go and ask their financial aid office about merit and need based scholarships.

Good luck,

Tim

June 30, 2004

Name:  julia deng

Messsage:  HI, I am interested in your INTOTHEBEST essay contest for the $2,000 grant. But I am unsure if the contest is already over, or when it officially begins. Also, if the contest is on, am I allowed to apply for several essay entries, or am I limited to answered in on essay topic?

Thanks for your time, Julia Deng

Response:  Dear Julia:

Today is the last day for the IntotheBest scholarship. Please apply to only 1 category, based on your grade in high school.

Best,

Tim

June 27, 2004

Name:  

Messsage:  When was the winners for the 2004 Free Will scholarship announced and by mail or phone?

Response:  The winners will be announced on August 15, 2004.

Best,

Tim

June 25, 2004

Name:  brad thiede

Messsage:  please send me info on scholarships and grants. I am attending UTC at chattanooga and want to earn my legal assistant certificate and then go on to law school in a few years.

Response:  Please visit:

http://www.scholarshipfrenzy.com/services/scholarships.jsp

Thanks,

Tim

June 24, 2004

Name:  rachel dugas

Messsage:  I graduated in 1995, but I keep getting these invitations to apply eventhough I don't see an option for that year. Is it possible that I can still apply. That would be great on my part. Thanks

Response:  Dear Rachel:

Sorry, the free will scholarship deadline has passed.

Best,

Tim

June 20, 2004

Name:  elizabeth moore

Messsage:  Will there be a 2005 free-will scholarship, and if so, when will the rules, deadlines, topics, etc. be posted? Thanks.

Response:  Dear Elizabeth Moore:

I don't know yet. Please subscribe to the IntotheBest newsletter to receive updates on scholarships and press releases from INTOTHEBEST. Click on the subscribe button at www.intothebest.com.

Thanks,

Tim

June 20, 2004

Name:  Janelle Ruby

Messsage:  On your Intothebest schholorship you have 4 different questions depending on the year of graduation. Next year when you have the next scholorship will the questions remain the same? I am graduating the year 2007, so next year I can still apply for the same question on the website? (Would you rather have your friends display loyalty or brilliance?)

Response:  Dear Janelle Ruby:

I don't know if the scholarships will continue next year or if we will use the same questions.

To receive updates on scholarships and press releases, please subscribe to the INTOTHEBEST newsletter. Click on the 'subscribe' button at http://www.intothebest.com.

Thanks,

Tim

June 18, 2004

Name:  Habibatou Drammeh

Messsage:  Pleases do offer full time scholarship to non U.S resedence.And if so,what are the criteries one needs to qualify for this scholarship?

Response:  Dear Habibatou:

INTOTHEBEST does not offer scholarships for non-U.S. citizens. Try FastWeb and the college that you are going to in the U.S.

Good Luck,

Tim

Name:  Elisa Parris

Messsage:  Hi I am a 42 year old single mother and was wondering if you had scholarships for someone like me. Thank you!

Response:  Dear Elisa Parris:

If you are enrolled in a university, you may apply for the ScholarshipFrenzy.com scholarship.

Good luck,

Tim

June 11, 2004

Name:  Holly Huckabone

Messsage:  I had applied for your scholership and i was wondering when i would find out if i got it or not because i start school this fall Thank You

Response:  Dear Holly,

Thank you for applying for the Free Will Scholarship. The winners will be announced in mid-August.

Good luck,

Tim

June 11, 2004

Name:  Shannon Parker

Messsage:  I wanted to know when the deadline is for the Into the Best, Inc. scholarships and the Scholarship Frenzy Scholarship. Thank you.

Response:  Dear Shannon:

The INTOTHEBEST Scholarship Deadline is 6/30/2004. No word limit.

The ScholarshipFrenzy.com Deadline is 12/15/2004.

The application describes how many words are required for the ScholarshipFrenzy.com scholarship (100 for the business profile, 1000 for the nomination) Scholarship Frenzy Scholarship Application

Good luck,

Tim

June 7, 2004

Name:  Ari Hyde

Messsage:  I am anxious to know who the winners of the free will contest are. I have applied for the newsletter which is or was supposed to announce the winners, but I have never received it (even after applying twice to receive it).Could you please notify me of the winners. I would appreciate it. Thanks. Sincerely, Meghan Havlin

Response:  Dear Ari:

The Free Will Scholarship is over.

Please apply for the 2005 IntotheBest scholarship.

1396 people have applied for the IntotheBest scholarship for 2005.

Good luck,

Tim

June 5, 2004

Name:  Meghan Havlin

Messsage:  I am anxious to know who the winners of the free will contest are. I have applied for the newsletter which is or was supposed to announce the winners, but I have never received it (even after applying twice to receive it).Could you please notify me of the winners. I would appreciate it. Thanks. Sincerely, Meghan Havlin

Response:  Dear Meghan Havlin:

Stay tuned, the winners will be announced on 8/15/2004 at www.intothebest.com.

Best,

Tim

June 3, 2004

Name:  amy strawn

Messsage:  My question is not pertaining to applications but i feel comfortable to ask because of the dedication and compassion Kevin exibits to helping others. Background: Dropped out of high school during junior year, later attened community college and recieved high school diploma after completing 30 credit hours. No SAT or any other related tests were taken. Future: wish to attend college again, possibly a 4 yr instatution. Question: Is it necessary to have completed SAT\'s for my application to be considered? Thank you for your time, it is greatly appriecated :>

Response:  Dear Amy:

No sat was necessary, but the deadline on Kevin's scholarship has already passed.

Good luck in your future endeavors.

Best,

Tim

June 2, 2004

Name:  Danika Tanzini

Messsage:  I found your scholarships through a scholarship search program and they reported the deadline as June 30, 2004, but I found only scholarships with expired deadlines when I logged on to your site. Is there a current scholarship that I am missing? I know there are many on your site.

Response:  Dear Danika:

The IntotheBest Scholarship deadline is June 30, 2004.

Good luck,

Tim

June 1, 2004

Name:  Aiesha Smith

Messsage:  I would like to know more information about your essay contest. So can you please send me some information about it . Thank you

Response:  Dear Aiesha Smith:

Please go to: for more information about IntotheBest scholarships.

You can click on the 'Scholarship Details' page on each scholarship for even more information.

Best,

Tim

June 1, 2004

Name:  gregory tyner

Messsage:  hi its greg from wibo im back on line please send me the questions for the web site. thanks.

Response:  Dear Greg: How to Build a Web Site

Best,

Tim

June 1, 2004

Name:  HOANG THU THUY

Messsage:  To Whom It May Concern,

ARE THESE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ,TOO?

Response:  Dear HOANG THU THUY:

Sorry, the scholarships are for U.S. citizens.

Try FastWeb.

Best,

Tim

May 28, 2004

Name:  Mika Searles

Messsage:  To Whom It May Concern,

I'm interested in applying to your scholarship and would like an application for the next term. Where and how can I apply?

Thank you.

Mika

Response:  Dear Mika:

The applications are up on the Web at: www.intothebest.com/services/scholarships.jsp.

To receive updates on new offerings, please subscribe to the IntotheBest newsletter.

Best,

Tim

May 28, 2004

Name:  Nandkishor Malpure

Messsage:  I am a software professional seeking the online jobs. Pl. help me to get the assignments. Pl. tell me how do I get the projects/assignments through your site/service.

Response:  Dear Nandkishor:

I think you are thinking of http://www.rentacoder.com.

Best,

Tim

May 15, 2004

Name:  Megan Eldridge

Messsage:  Will you be offering a scholarship for high school seniors graduating in 2005? Thank you!

Response:  Dear Megan,

I don't know yet. If you want to be informed, please subscribe to the IntotheBest newsletter.

IntotheBest is offering 2 scholarships for the class of 2005. Please see the scholarships page at http://www.intothebest.com.

Best,

Tim

April 28, 2004

Name:  Deborah Cleveland

Messsage:  I was just wondering what is the essay suppose to be about for the freewill and personal responsibility essay contest?

April 29, 2004

Name:  Kelly Boone

Messsage:  I would have enjoyed an essay about free will....God says we have it so I believe it\'s true. :-)

You don\'t have any scholarships for 41 year old women, returing to school, after owning a successful business that the EPA helped to shut down do you? lol

Response:  Dear Kelly,

Sorry you missed the free will scholarship. Stay tuned. Please subscribe to the IntotheBest newsletter for updates on scholarships and other events.

Check out FastWeb and "Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans" at your library.

Or start another company and have that pay for school as long as the education is professional not in order to qualify for a different job.

I think you will like ScholarshipFrenzy.com.

Best,

Tim

April 29, 2004

Name:  ARKADIY KHAFIZOV

Messsage:  Hi,

I would like to know the status of my scholarship application which I submited on March 4, 2004.

Thanks

Response:  Arkadiy:

The results will be out 8/15/2004 and will be posted on IntotheBest.com.

Good luck!

Tim

April 29, 2004

Name:  Marc Guberman

Messsage:  I will be attending graduate school for architecture in the fall of 2004. Which category of the Free Will Essay Contest should I enter? What is the due date?

Response:  Marc:

Open, 5/1/04.

Best,

Tim

April 28, 2004

Name:  Deborah Cleveland

Messsage:  I was just wondering what is the essay suppose to be about for the freewill and personal responsibility essay contest?

Response:  Dear Deborah: Please see the application: www.intothebest.com/services/scholarships.jsp

Best,

Tim

April 28, 2004

Name:  Cherly Jeune

Messsage:  Re:freewill scholarship Did you change the requirements of the written passage? Because I copied an essay question regarding a friend named Madison who received a low IQ, and college admissions test score. Has that changed? It also stated that you were to write 100 wds or less.Pls respond ASAP!!! Cj

Response:  Dear Cherly:

Please answer the posted question. It is similar to the first question about Madison, but you can use up to 200 words. Try to be more focused.

Best,

Tim

April 26, 2004

Name:  Nicole Miller

Messsage:  To whom it may concern: Hello. My name is Nicole Miller and I attend Pine Bluff High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. I recently submitted an essay for the \"Free Will Scholarship\", and was hoping to inform you that the ad on www.fastweb.com indicates that the essay is to be no more than 100 word, while your site says 100-200 words. I condensed my essay quite a bit because of the first limitation that I ran across on fastweb.com and could have written a stronger essay response if that error had not been. Hopefully what I did include in my essay was enough, for I truly need scholarship money for college. I am definately not being snippy about this, my only intention with this letter was to inform you of the conflicting requirment ads. Thank you for your time. Nicole Miiler

Response:  Nicole,

I am aware of the difference.

Best,

Tim

April 26, 2004

Name:  Amy Bigeck

Messsage:  I just applied for the \"Free Will and Personal Responsibility\" scholarship and I was wondering when I will hear back from the committee.

Response:  Dear Amy,

On or around 8/15/04 the winner will be announced. Please subscribe to the newsletter if you want to be contacted.

Best,

Tim

April 26, 2004

Name:  Kristine Besharat

Messsage:  Where do I find the actual application form in your website to fill out for the Free Will Scholarship

Response:  Dear Kristine:

Please go to: www.intothebest.com/services/scholarships.jsp

Best,

Tim

April 26, 2004

Name:  Genesis A. Slaughter

Messsage:  I need any applications or mailing information for all scholarships within this site. Please forward. Thank you

Response:  Dear Genesis:

Please go to: www.intothebest.com/services/scholarships.jsp

Best,

Tim

April 26, 2004

Name:  Bonnie Hand

Messsage:  Did you already announce the winner of the March 1st Free Will essay contest?

Response:  Dear Bonnie:

No. The contest ends May 1st. The winners will be announced on August 15, 2004.

Best,

Tim

April 26, 2004

Name:  Dawn Mayhak

Messsage:  I am transfering to a 4-year college in the fall of this year as a junior. Can I apply for the Free Will scholarship? and if so, where is the link for the details of the scholarship? Thank You, Dawn Mayhak

Response:  Dawn, Yes. Apply as an undergraduate. www.intothebest.com/services/scholarships.jsp Best, Tim

Thanks,

Tim

April 25, 2004

Name:  Joelle Theobald

Messsage:  Where do I send my Free Will Essay?

Response:  Please apply online at: http://www.intothebest.com/services/scholarships.jsp

Thanks,

Tim

April 25, 2004

Name:  Joelle Theobald

Messsage:  Where do I send my Free Will Essay?

Response:  Please apply online at: http://www.intothebest.com/services/scholarships.jsp

Thanks,

Tim

April 25, 2004

Name:  Hilary Cason

Messsage:  I am applying for your May 1, 2004 scholarship. When I log on to the website yesterday I got one essay question, and then today when I log on to submit my application, I recieved a totally different essay question. The first question referred to a girl named Madison, and the second question referred to giving a friend advice. I wrote the essay on the first question. Can I still apply?

Response:  Hilary,

Yes, you may still apply.

Best,

Tim

April 25, 2004

Name:  Allie Jacox

Messsage:  To Whom It May Concern:

I have a question. I maybe attending Teen Mania Ministries, which is a non-credit school or internship, this fall studying Graphic Design. They are non-profit. It is a two year program that cost $12,000 a year. When I finished, I would AVID certified. If you have any questions please email me.

April 25, 2004

Name:  Mark Chesney

Messsage:  One question about the scholarship on the following site: http://www.intothebest.com/services/scholarshipApp7.jsp

Is this offered to full-time undergraduate students entering their senior year next year?

Thanks

Response:  Dear Mark:

Yes.

Tim

April 25, 2004

Name:  TJ Hudson

Messsage:  What is the survey question for the Free Will Scholarship?

Response:  Dear Trummie:

The survey questions are at the bottom of the scholarship app.

Tim