How to write a winning scholarship essay - Gen Tanabe, Kelly Tanabe 2018

Tip #1 from a scholarship winner
Real interview questions & answers

Elisa Tatiana Juárez, Brown University

“Be proud of what you’ve done. Don’t be falsely modest, but also make sure that you don’t give the impression of being egotistical. The ability to talk positively about my accomplishments took me a long time to learn. I was afraid showing people what I’ve done would make me sound too conceited.

Always remember that the judges want to know why they should pick you. Show them.”

answer this question impressively by describing how she organized an event. You can certainly be a leader and motivator even if you don’t have an official title.