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Scholarship Essay Editing Support at DePaul Amanda Parada-Villatoro Center for Access and Attainment aparada@depaul.edu

What Scholarships we support Wentcher Foundation Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) ✖ $1,000, non- ✖ 50+ scholarships ✖ $10,000 renewable ✖ Renewable up to four ✖ Citizens and DACA years Requirements ✖ Requirements Nominated by school (up to 5 students) ✖ 3.0 GPA + 20 ACT ✖ Major in business related ✖ US citizens only field ✖ ✖ Interview 3.0 GPA, B or higher in math, econ, finance, or accounting ✖ 90% attendance www.wentcherfoundation.org www.cps.academicworks.com

Sample Question-CME Historically, markets have traded specific products in one location with designated areas called trading pits. Technology has redefined how financial transactions are executed and now allows market participants to trade products offered in international marketplaces through an electronic trading system called CME Globex. Briefly describe this evolution and how CME Group's technology advancements have affected the global marketplace. Yikes! How do you approach a question like this???

Break it down! Not really asking anything, just setting context Historically, markets have traded specific products in one location with designated areas called trading pits. Technology has redefined how financial transactions Clues on what your are executed and now allows market participants to answer trade products offered in international marketplaces should include through an electronic trading system called CME Globex. Briefly describe this evolution and how CME Group's technology advancements have affected the global marketplace. This is what you’re really answering.

1. How we can help you Virtual essay editing!

Email us at DePaulPeerGuides@gmail.com Include: First and Last Name Name of Scholarship The Essay High School Essay Prompt 2. Google Doc link 1. Sending Word Doc  Be sure to copy and Attach to email past the shareable link in the email.  Do not “send invitation to edit”

Then what?  Feedback within 1 business day (per 2 essays) (Ex. If you send four essays, feedback will be ready within 2 business days)  Email from editor that feedback is ready Easy peasy!

What We Can Help With  Brainstorming  Grammar and Punctuation  Essay structure  Word choice, creativity, & enhancing engagement

What We Don’t Do …  Write essays for you  Guarantee you will win …… .. Sorry!

2. Whose reading my essays?

CAA staff and DePaul Student Editors ✖ CAA student editors ✖ CPS grads ✖ Professional staff ✖ Writing Center editors All committed to helping you write the best essay possible!

3. Success Read 100+ essays (2016) 30+ assisted (2016) Gates winners (2015)

Contact Us! DePaulPeerGuides@Gmail.com