*** GATES SCHOLARSHIP 2017***

Anyone else out there getting restless?

It’s out! I got it!!

What did it say?

Just got the rejection email. so crushed. Congrats to those of you that made it.

Didn’t make it. Best of luck to all that did!

I had a mini heart attack, I got it!!! So grateful for this opportunity

Do you mind sharing your stats if you did get it?

From our experience (Gates Millennium Scholar winner 2015) it isn’t just stats that win.

It is what gets you in the door, but your responses to the essay and interview questions, your actions, is what makes you a winner. My foster son was able to articulate clearly how he handled adversity, racism, classism and what his plans were for the future. He told, in 8 essays, a full story of where he was from, what he had experienced in his life, and where he planned to go (and how).

He had (on the previous SAT version, not counting the writing score) a 1260 SAT. There is so much more to him than that, and he has shown that in his first 3 years of college.

Gates judges were looking for particular indicators, and if you read through some of the threads from 3-4 years ago, you can see guidance on this. Worth investing some time in them, if you are applying for the 2019 class.

Hey y’all. I’m a gates semifinalist for this year. Essays are due in 2 weeks and I was just wondering if any of you guys had any tips. Anything is appreciated comments on essay tips, time management anything.