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Do you know how homeschoolers earn scholarships? By gaining information about the process early in high school, so they know all the pieces and are ready to go when the time comes to apply for college.

Here is the quickest possible overview.

There are 3 kinds of scholarships:

1. Need-based scholarships​
2. Private scholarships​
3. Merit scholarships​

And, it's not all about your income!

There are 9 ways to earn scholarships:

1. Academics​
2. Transcript​
3. Course descriptions​
4. Test scores​
5. Activities​
6. College visits​
7. Timely application​
8. Letters of recommendation​
9. Application essays​

You have control over many of these things, and they can all add up!

There are 3 important scholarship tips:

1. Start applying the first month of senior year​.
2. Apply to 4-8 universities​.
3. Apply to reach, fit, and safety schools​.

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