Err, sorry, that was really lame. Anyway! Once upon a time, when I was just a senior in high school, I applied for the Jefferson Scholarship at UVA, given for excellence in Leadership, Scholarship, and Citizenship. By the grace of God, I received one of the scholarships, which paid for all of my college tuition and expenses and included several enrichment programs, including a summer-long trip to study commerce in several countries of the European Union.
Well, I just got back from interviewing this year's Richmond nominees, and all I can say is that I am so glad that I did not have to apply against the kids we saw today. One girl received a 2400 on her SATs, has scored a 5 on every AP test she's taken, is captain of the swim team, and co-chairs the Honor Council; one girl co-founded a non-profit organization that helps the needy in Cambodia and is captain of the field hockey team; one girl has planned fundraising events that have collected over $9000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, was selected as a delegate to the Hague International Model UN Conference, and is captain of the cross country team; one guy is simultaneously SCA president and senior class president and translates at a free Hispanic health clinic on weekends; and one guy is the concertmaster of the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra and has won seven National Arabian Horse Show Championships. After a long day of interviews, we were surprisingly able to whittle our nine finalists down to three that would advance to the National Selection Weekend in Charlottesville in the spring. Best of luck to this year's Richmond representatives, not that they'll need it!
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Worst post title ever, I am deleting your blog
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