Ventures Scholar?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I recently got a letter from Cornell congratulating me on getting selected as a Venture Scholar. My counselor and school never mentioned anything about that to me and it seems as I don't qualify for the major qualifications for being a Ventures Scholar.</p>

<p>*You have a 3.0 grade point average or better.
*You have identified yourself as a member of an underrepresented group (African American/Black, American Indian/Native American, and Hispanic/Latino/a) or are a first-generation college-bound student. (A first-generation college-bound student is a student whose parents/guardians had no education beyond high school. Race and ethnicity are not factors.)
*You have expressed an interest in a math- or science-based career.</p>

<p>I meet 2 of the 3 qualifications (GPA and career interest) but I'm neither Black, Native American or Hispanic nor am I first generation. What should I do?</p>

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<p>Bump 10 char</p>

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<p>My understanding is that Ventures Scholars Program is a national membership program designed to help underrepresented and first-generation college-bound students. It is also has great information for those interested in pursuing math- and science-based careers. It provides a wealth of infotmation for a variety of resources and gets you on the radar for colleges.</p>

<p>Since you stated you are not URM, if you fit in the category of first generation, then you would be eligible. Perhaps your GC, a family member or someone else connected to you may have nominated you.</p>

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<p>I’m also not first generation either; both my parents went to college.</p>