Comments about The Scholarship Workshop and Marianne Ragins

"Marianne Ragins is an example to everyone that if you try hard enough and
put forth the effort you can accomplish anything."

Thomas B. Murphy, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives

"By earning $400,000 in scholarship funds, Ragins also won celebrity status
(through features in People, Newsweek, and Essence magazines). Ragins
shares her scholarship search secrets. Her organization tips are terrific.
She tells how to track down scholarship money, what qualities to look for in
yourself and your family background, and how to perfect skills in test taking,
essay writing, interviewing, and filling out applications. Suggestions are
offered to high school and college students, as well as students with
special needs. An excellent starting point for students of all ages."

Denise Perry Donavin, Booklist, American Library Association

"I have received many positive comments regarding the workshop. I'm sure
many of the participants walked away inspired and energized to start their
own scholarship search."

Dawn Sinclair Dixon, Director, Access (Workshop Sponsor)

"Entire workshop - every aspect was incredible - most beneficial."

G. Smith, Workshop Attendee

"Information presented was easily understood; relevancy and hands-on
experience as well as the how-to portion were the most valuable of the
workshop."

M. Rivera, Workshop Attendee

"The most valuable portion of the workshop for me was the essay writing.
Thank you, Marianne Ragins for taking time with our youth and their parents."

Workshop Attendee

"The guidance you provided on preparation of résumés and essays was
excellent, as well as the guidance on the use of the Internet and printed
research tools."

Workshop Attendee

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