What are Students, Parents, Educators and Youth Leaders Saying About The Scholarship Workshop and Marianne Ragins?

99% of those attending the workshop have agreed that the
workshop goals and objectives were clearly stated and achieved.
The goals and objectives have included the following:

Learning at least 12 ways to find scholarships
Learning how to use the Internet to find scholarships and
help with other college information
Learning how to use a SASP
Learning how to write inquiry letters for scholarships
Learning how to avoid scholarship scams
Discovering important items to include for a dynamic
application
Learning the importance of certain activities in winning
scholarships
Starting a résumé/activity list or building upon a current
résumé
Starting a recommendation chart and learning strategies for
getting the best recommendations
Learning how to write a basic scholarship essay

100% of those attending have agreed that the material in the
workshop was presented at a level that could be easily understood.

More than 90% of workshop attendees have stated they knew less
than half of the information shared by Ragins during The Scholarship
Workshop presentation. 84% of workshop attendees have stated that
they knew less than 70% of the material presented in The
Scholarship Workshop.

98% have agreed that questions and discussion were encouraged.

98% have agreed that handouts were appropriate and helpful.

99% have agreed that the material was presented in an organized
and prepared manner.

Actual Comments from Students, Parents, and
Educators/Youth Leaders

STUDENTS
“She got me re-motivated to put in the hard work.”
High School Student – Gaithersburg, Maryland

“Thank you for the valuable educational information.”
High School Student – Fairfax Station, Virginia

“The workshop was perfectly planned. The presenter was excellent . . . “
College Student – Brooklyn, New York

"Thank you so much Ms. Ragins for all of this wonderful information."
High School Student – Centreville, Virginia

“Please do more of these.”
High School Student – Gaithersburg, Maryland

"I really enjoyed the workshop and learned a lot. Ms. Ragins was a very
good speaker."
High School Student – Dallas, Texas

“Great Job! The presentation was very helpful in preparing me for what I
need to know about finding and winning scholarships.”
High School Student – Fairfax, Virginia

“Excellent presentation, very useful.”
High School Student – Gaithersburg, Maryland

"Presenter was very knowledgeable."
Graduate Student – Atlanta, Georgia

“Well organized, well explained. Pretty much all questions answered.”
High School Student – Brooklyn, New York

"The presentation was great!”
High School Student – Fairfax Station, Virginia

"You did a great job."
High School Student – Centreville, Virginia

“The presentation was great!”
Graduate Student – Atlanta, Georgia

"Great teacher!"
High School Student – Dallas, Texas

“Very informative.”
High School Student – Gaithersburg, Maryland

"Thank you, Ms. Ragins for sharing this information."
Graduate Student – Atlanta, Georgia

"It was great!! Please continue."
High School Student – Fairfax Station, Virginia

"This workshop provided tons of good information."
High School Student – Dallas, Texas

PARENTS

“I loved the handouts and that it was student driven but also focused on
ways to involve parents.”
Parent – Fairfax Station, Virginia

"You have helped all of my children know how to present themselves well.
We could never thank you enough!!! ---I was skeptical if it could be done . . .
in the bottom half ranking but here's proof that there really are scholarships
for everyone."
Parent – Fort Worth, Texas

"Well prepared presentation.”
Parent – Fairfax Station, Virginia

“Thank you for coming and sharing this information.”
Parent – Brooklyn, New York

"Outstanding presentation."
Parent – Centreville, Virginia

EDUCATORS & YOUTH LEADERS

“Great workshop which should encourage the students and their parents to
begin their scholarship search and service to the community.”
Counselor - Fairfax Station, Virginia

“This was a wonderful workshop. I gained much enlightenment.”
Teacher – Brooklyn, New York

"The way you walked the gentleman through the process of writing a
résumé/essay for scholarships was very good.”
Counselor and Parent – Fairfax Station, Virginia

“I just want to thank you for presenting this workshop. In this community, we
need it!”
Teacher – Brooklyn, New York

“Great Workshop! I loved the activities!!”
Counselor – Brooklyn, New York

“I enjoyed the workshop. It was very informative.”
Teacher – Brooklyn, New York