Semifinalist in Ohio! Does anyone know if they choose the same number of girls and boys as semifinalists in each state? It’s hard to tell with some of the names.
it may not be exact m to f but it seems close! Good luck @JemmaSimmons !
For next years people - semifinalist release was Tuesday, April 18th around 9:30 AM EST!
@oblivion2017 @JemmaSimmons did you receive an email notification?
I have not gotten an email yet.
no email for me too
LUL
didn’t get it.
@oblivion2017 Are you a semifinalist?
Was not selected. Best of luck to those who were!
Congrats to all who were selected as Presidential Scholars!
@JemmaSimmons did you make it?
@MomEof3 Unfortunately no, but I’m happy that someone else gets to go to D.C.!! I’ve been a few times, so while I’m slightly disappointed, I’m glad someone else will get to experience this awesome opportunity. Thanks for asking, though!
@everyone Hey guys! I’m one of those CCers that stalks threads but never posts but I decided to come out of my shell for a minute to ask you all a couple questions. Based off of your experience applying and qualifying to be Presidential Scholars, what advice do you recommend to a Presidential Scholar hopeful? What do you recommend highlighting in the application essays? And finally, what qualities do you think all Presidential Scholars share that were recognized and led to their selection? Thanks!
@onlyworthypotato I was a candidate, but did not become a semifinalist. I thought my essays were pretty good, but I’m sure other candidates had more impressive extracurriculars and awards than I did.
I am convinced that Presidential Scholar selection is even more competitive than top schools like HYPS. For the most part, every candidate has a stellar academic record, so the whole process comes down to essays and ECs. Other than that, it’s hard to say exactly what makes one candidate be selected over another. Best of luck!
Do you need a perfect score on both the ACT and SAT? Or just one? I have taken both but am closer on the ACT.
Not on both @studentathlete18
bumping up this thread for this year’s candidates
did anyone any sort of letter yet?
Today I got an email from QuestBridge alerting me that they nominated me!
@univbound101 Really? congrats!! What state are you from?
@colorfulhuman I am from Texas