<p>I got some invitation to some program called the Presidential Scholars Program.
2600 kids are invited and 141 kids get it. </p>
<p>It seems fairly prestigious, but I am wondering other than the medal, opportunities to meet political leaders, and trip to Washington, do you get money? </p>
<p>Frankly, I don't want to meet George Dubya even though he seems like an okay person, maybe a bit of a bungler. I would much rather have some money.</p>
<p>no, there is no money given.</p>
<p>that thing is really prestigious. you better apply for it.</p>
<p>Yeah, it sounds just awesome, but heh, no money was a bit surprising since the other aspects of the program are just so amazing.</p>
<p>^^ very true, I think there should at least be a small non-renewable scholarship or something.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any statistics regarding how many candidates actually apply? It does seem pretty cool....</p>
<p>I don't know the statistics, but I know that it's pretty competitive. Only 2 people from every state get it. </p>
<p>Some girl from my high school won it.</p>
<p>although the prez scholar thing is really cool, I really wouldn't care too much about meeting george bush.</p>
<p>i really do wish it came with money...but i'm a poli-sci junkie, so this would be pretty sweet...</p>
<p>does anybody know if your home state matters after the original selection process, b/c i'm from NY and i don't want to get killed on that basis alone...there are so many smart ppl in my state...makes me feel very insignificant :(</p>
<p>i have to say, though, they did a good job with making the essay questions interesting...they're not quite your typical app questions...like the photo essay one--what on earth are you all doing for that?!?</p>
<p>Yes, your state does matter. One male and one female student are selected from each original group.....</p>
<p>I'm just going to rework my Stanford essay slightly.</p>
<p>What is the ACT/SAT score cutoff for being invited? One of my mother's friend's daughters was invited to apply but I know I have higher test scores than she does (not to sound petty or anything, I'm just honestly curious). Does anyone know?</p>
<p>ever_after--
if it's one male/one female from each state, how is it that there are 121? or is that not what you meant by "group"?</p>
<p>i'm confuzzled. i know that state mattered for the original score cutoff, but how do they factor it in afterwards?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.presidentialscholars.org%5B/url%5D">www.presidentialscholars.org</a></p>
<p>just go on their website to find out what you need.</p>
<p>yay for wikipedia! perhaps the only time i'll say that in my life!</p>
<p>o be considered further, candidates must submit candidacy materials, including essays, self-assessments, secondary school reports, and transcripts. Candidates are evaluated on their academic achievement, personal characteristics, leadership and service activities, and an analysis of their essay.</p>
<p>In late March, approximately 500 semifinalists are chosen by an independent, national committee of educators convened by the Commission on Presidential Scholars. Six to twenty semifinalists are identified for each state/jurisdiction by the review committee. The number of semifinalists identified per state/jurisdiction is based on a proportionate number of test takers for that state.</p>
<p>In April, the Commission on Presidential Scholars makes the final selection of the 121 students. One young man and one young woman are chosen from each state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and from families of U.S. citizens living abroad. In addition, up to 15 students are chosen at-large.</p>
<p>Of the 141 Scholars, 121 are chosen in the academics, and 20 in the arts.</p>
<p>Well, maybe the Presidential Scholars program does not give money directly, but if you get it and you apply to college, many many colleges will be more willing to give you scholarships because that is pretty impressive to them. So it will pay off in many respects, including financially.</p>
<p>I can't seem to find the score cutoff on the website. Does anyone have any more info about this?</p>
<p>the cutoff is 800 on cr and 800 on math</p>
<p>It varies by state.... for example, I would not be suprised if CA or MA had 800/800, but those with less than stellar academic reputations tend to be lower. (similar to the variance in National Merit cutoffs)</p>
<p>It's also good to have this on your resume.</p>
<p>the fact that you were a candidate is good to list?</p>