<p>I havent heard yet, im still at school, my dad is gonna send me a pic of the letter… i cant believe you didnt get in! from what you were saying it sounded like your interview went really well… hopefully ill know soon</p>
<p>i got in!!! i cant believe it, it’s going to be an amazing summer</p>
<p>there is a facebook group, if you havent been added to it yet search NJ Scholars 2012, its an open group</p>
<p>Hi! I’m going to be a Scholar at this year’s program! Is there a facebook group yet, so we can get in contact before the summer?</p>
<p>search nj scholars 2012 on facebook and ask to join!!</p>
<p>i’m applying for the NJ Scholars program 2013. any advice on the essays?</p>
<p>Hi aboo1234 im applying as well. did your guidance counselor give you any background or extra information on how to write the first three essays?</p>
<p>no:((((((. i’m at a total loss. im trying to ask my history teacher for help! the world limit is really posing a problem.</p>
<p>im having trouble choosing a writing sample for the application; do any previous Scholars know if the readers are looking for a more formal or creative sample?</p>
<p>wait there is a word limit?!?! my guidance counselor never said there was any? And writing sample? As in style or approach? because on the first essay i mostly just focused on academics importance and how it is important to and affects me</p>
<p>Folks, I am uniquely well-informed on this topic. I help judge the essays and participate in the interview process. </p>
<p>Formal or creative doesn’t matter that much, as long as the sample shows how well you use communicate in written English. I daresay that something reflecting your personality would help, but over several essays, I think that is likely to come out.</p>
<p>The form says “approximately 300 words (or one page)”. I’d say if you keep it to a page, no one is likely to make a fuss. I know I wont.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Do you know if the NJSP selection committee chooses candidates based more on GPA, PSAT’s, # of A.P courses, and extracurricular activities, or more on whether the candidate demonstrates interest, passion, and intellectual curiosity through his/her essays?</p>
<p>bookmarking.</p>
<p>I’d say more the latter. Since schools are limited in the number of nominees, the caliber of people applying is pretty high. I look at grades, but I can’t remember having ever made a decision, one way or the other, based upon them.</p>
<p>One of our goals to to put together an interesting class-one that is accomplished, yet at the same time one that is diverse and capable of exploring all sides of an issue. We look towards written communication skills for indicators there.</p>
<p>Is humor something you appreciate/look for in an applicant?</p>
<p>It certainly can’t hurt.</p>
<p>thanks so much. my guidance counselor never gave us the sheet of paper explaining the essays, or the word limit. fortunately she didnt mail the applications out when my friend and i went to her about it.</p>
<p>Here it is:</p>
<p>ESSAYS
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Write an essay on each of the four topics noted below and attach them to your application with a paper clip. Please do not hand-write the essays but type them or use a computer. Each essay should be approximately 300 words (or one page) and double-spaced. At the top of each page, note your name, school and title of the essay - Academics Essay, Activities Essay, Interests and Goals Essay, Problem facing America Essay. </p>
<p>PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE PAGES OF YOUR ESSAYS TOGETHER.</p>
<p>1) Academics Essay What has been your most exciting academic/intellectual experience? </p>
<p>2) Activities Essay What are your three most important extracurricular activities, either in or out of school? In what specific ways do you participate in them, and why are they so important to you?</p>
<p>3) Interests and Goals Essay Describe your main interests, your chief goals in life, and why you want to participate in the New Jersey Scholars Program. </p>
<p>4) The World’s Most Important Problem Essay Delineate what you think is the most important problem facing the world today. Explain how you would solve that problem, and how you would achieve the popular support necessary to make your solution workable. </p>
<p>WRITING SAMPLE</p>
<p>This is an important part of your application so select an essay or paper prepared for a class you feel is representative of your writing style. Essays will not be returned so if you want to keep the original material, please provide a copy. It is not necessary to submit a paper with comments by your teacher. Guidelines: </p>
<p> DO NOT STAPLE PAGES OF YOUR ESSAY TOGETHER AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IF USED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PAPER FOR A CLASS. </p>
<p> YOUR ESSAY SHOULD BE SINGLE-SIDED AND NOT DUPLEXED. IF DOUBLE SIDED, PLEASE RE-COPY TO SINGLE-SIDED SHEETS.</p>
<p> PRINT YOUR NAME AND SCHOOL ON THE TOP OF EACH PAGE OF YOUR WRITING SAMPLE.</p>
<p> DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS, A CD OR VIDEO OR PUT YOUR WRITING SAMPLE IN A BINDER. </p>
<p> ATTACH YOUR WRITING SAMPLE TO YOUR APPLICATION WITH A PAPER CLIP.</p>
<p>is it ok if it is 4 lines over a page?</p>