Story about a teen's amazing community service project

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<p>This is an example of an extraordinary EC that would be Ivy-caliber if the creator has the interest in and stats for Ivies. I have no idea where she'll be going to college or even if she is planning on going to college, but whatever community gets her as a resident will be very fortunate. </p>

<p>AP --NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Lindsay Giambattista's parents chuckled when she told them she wanted to give clothes to girls in need.</p>

<p>They figured the Teen Vogue-scouring daughter of a fashion industry veteran wanted an excuse to do more shopping.</p>

<p>Fast-forward two years: Lindsay, 17, oversees a boutique offering clothing to girls in foster care, handling $1 million worth of donated apparel last year from designers, retailers and people from as far away as Tokyo....</p>

<p>Initially, Lindsay was just looking for a fun community service project to fulfill a high school graduation requirement. The deeply religious teen prayed for divine guidance and says she got it.</p>

<p>"This (idea) kinda came to me," she said recently, "and it was from God...."
The</a> Bellingham Herald / Wire - Nation / Fla. teen runs boutique for foster girls</p>

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<p>"Ivy-caliber"? kinda has a just-for-college connotation</p>

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<p>There's nothing that suggests the girl had a just-for-college attitude. That said, I agree with Northstarmom that this sort of project would likely impress admission officers at any school. It seems to be a very personal heartfelt endeavor and shows ability to organize, lead and inspire.</p>