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    ruin college sports. College students are financially irresponsible. Most elite College athletes get sports scholarship. Which is payment enough, No fair way to pay College. College athletic programs cannot afford to pay athletes, NCAA is a non-for-profit organization. College athletes should not be paid to complete in college athletics due to the fact that they receive adequate scholarship opportunities that pay for tuition and other living expenses. Paying college athletes would ruin…

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    Many of the athletes that do manage to go to the next level, will have little to no chance to make it long term. The odds are all against them, injuries, bad performance or poor recruitment will make college athletics seem like a waste of time. They are making no income at all and focusing on a short term goal to win games for their school. “college students are practicing 4o hours a week, that is more than what an average student…

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    Many students typically receive merit-based scholarships for academic achievements although some can be awarded for special talents or other personal characteristics. If I could give advice to high school students, I would tell them to start searching for scholarship opportunities early instead of waiting to get to college or their senior year like I did. Before going to the need-based aid which is awarded…

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    rates compared have these loans a payoff in the end (Shin). Many students can also revise scholarships. A merit-based scholarships mean they are based on academic achievements and sometimes special talent, and others on financial need. There are scholarships for all different types of people. There are many places to find scholarships and there are many out there to apply for. Generally, there are scholarships for almost anything, so students can get some money for their interest or activities. …

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    I have received one scholarship so far from Comcast for the amount of $1,000. I have a savings of just over $1,000 in my personal account for day to day college expenses. I plan on getting as many scholarships as possible to help cover the cost of college. Whatever scholarships do not cover, I will need to cover with student loans. My education and career goals are to major in political science at Central Washington University. Then go on to law school at Gonzaga University to study…

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    know. I’ll get an F. I’ll lose the scholarship” (427). In the book Swagger by Carl Deuker, Jonas, a kid from California, is put in many situations that he was not expecting. After moving to Seattle, and meeting his friend Levi. Jonas meets Coach Hartwell, who was his his dream coach. Until Jonas learned Levi was being abused by Hartwell, and that is where most of his troubles start. Jonas can not focus, Levi can not play basketball, and Jonas will lose his scholarship. Although friendship can…

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    Education represent one the most efficacious opportunities for individuals arriving from modest means to surpass their less than stellar beginnings. In fact, acquiring a bachelor’s degree has been seen to nullify many of the negative affects that growing up underprivileged creates (Torche, 2011). So, it stands that an individuals looking to journey past adverse beginnings, ought to begin their journey through university halls. Additionally, any government that seeks equitable opportunity for all…

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    young college freshman named Courtney Liccardi. She had very transcendent (10) plans for such a small town girl. Courtney had just been accepted into Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard gave Courtney a magnanimous (2), full ride scholarship for a track. Track was her heart and soul, she then later met her whole heart, Bentley North. They were meant to be, he ran long distance, just like Courtney did. He asked her to be "his girl" on the first day of their eighth grade year.…

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    YOU CAN GRADUATE COLLEGE DEBT-FREE For over 12 years, I have helped teens earn over $40,000,000 in scholarships, and in that time, I’ve learned one thing. There is no shortage of scholarships, there never has been, there never will be! There’s only a lack of knowledge on how to acquire them! After you read this e-book AND the series of short reads to follow over the coming months, you will be able to help me spread the word to those who don’t want to graduate with college debt. Your race,…

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    sleeping hours, talk about a full-time job with no pay (Wieberg). In the first place, these athletes are producing million dollar revenues for their schools, shoe companies, television networks, and the conference their team plays in. Next, ¨full¨ scholarships from schools do not always cover full tuition and living costs. Also, they should be able to make their endorsement deals if not being rewarded with payment. College athletes should be paid because they have no time for jobs due to…

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