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Praise for The Academic Hustle
“An insightful guide for students and parents! The author is a product of Morehouse College which instills in graduates a strong ethic of ‘lifting others as we climb’. The Academic Hustle is filled with nuggets of insight and wit from one who succeeded against the odds and aims to inspire others to academic achievement and personal fulfillment.”
—Dr. Robert M. Franklin, President Emeritus of Morehouse College
“The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. has mentored thousands of youth to career achievement. Matthew is one of our best. Through The Academic Hustle, he distills the wisdom gained from his national award-winning research on our members and his personal transformation into a manual for excellence in education and beyond.”
—Al Dotson, Chairman Emeritus, 100 Black Men of
America, Inc.
“As a college president, this is the book I have been waiting for! Matthew’s personal transformation, combined with a clear game plan for how students can finance their college education, strikes the perfect balance between inspiration and action.”
—Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President of Benedict College
“If parents and students follow this game plan, they will not have to worry about money for school or what to do after graduation. The Academic Hustle truly is the ultimate game plan for
academic achievement.”
—Mr. David Watkins, Director of Equity and Academic Attainment for Broward Public Schools
“How to pay for college is the number one obstacle that prohibits too many students with great potential from earning a degree. This guide offers insightful and innovative ideas about how to achieve that goal without amassing massive debt, which will enable young people to focus on what’s most important—building bright futures.”
—Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-24 Florida)
The
Academic
Hustle:
The Ultimate Game Plan for Scholarships, Internships, and Job Offers
Matthew A. Pigatt
Mango Publishing
Coral Gables
Copyright © 2018 Matthew A. Pigatt
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The Academic Hustle: The Ultimate Game Plan for Scholarships, Internships, and Job Offers
Library of Congress Cataloging
ISBN: (p) 978-1-63353-933-4 (e) 978-1-63353-934-1
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BISAC category code: STU031000 STUDY AIDS / Financial Aid
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Website: www.TheAcademicHustle.com
This work was supported by the following Patrons of Matthew A. Pigatt: Valerie Pigatt, Randon Campbell, Michole Washington, Samiya Johnson, Jasmine Johnson, Stephanie Fortune-Branch, KeTia Harris, Jefferson Noel, Gaphna Mayard, Darrick Brown, Alexis Vidot, Kendra Marchal, Brian C. Johnson, Shaunna Gunter, Shelia Belzince, Licson Alfred
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Table of Contents
My Story (The Come Up Wasn’t Pretty)
Introduction to The Academic Hustle
Do You Need The Academic Hustle?
Set The Foundation: Identify What and Why
Find the Motivation: Personal Mission Statement
Determine Your Course: Career Planning
Define Your Steps: Goal Setting
