Were you financially prepared for college?

I hoped so, but wasn’t sure. As college in the United States is a very expensive endeavor, it’s hard to ever feel fully prepared.

 

How does the MSF scholarship help you prepare for college?

It gave me a huge financial boost going into college. I knew paying the tuition costs would be much easier with the assistance of the scholarship.

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Why did you want a MSF scholarship?

Because of the high cost of college tuition, I knew I needed as much financial assistance as I could get.

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Did you know anything about MSF before you applied for a scholarship?

No.

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If you could not have afforded college, what other options did you have?

If I could not have afforded college, I would have looked for a job, hoping to save up enough money to eventually go to college.

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What is your major?

Comparative Literature.

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In addition to the MSF scholarship, what other types of financial aid or support did you use?

I also received a merit scholarship from Oberlin.

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What is your plan for the future?

After graduating from college in 2012, I taught English abroad for two years and next year plan to begin graduate school.

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What would you say to current MHS seniors who seek financial aid?

To apply for every opportunity they can find, even if they believe they aren’t the perfect applicant.

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What do you remember best about being at Montclair High School/Montclair?

At the high school, I remember best my involvement in CGI (Civics and Government Institute) and the swim team.

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Please describe any volunteer/community service during high school?

Doing community service was a component of CGI. I volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and at the Montclair Public Library.

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