<p>I have recently been told that have been selected as a ventures scholar. Many schools seem to recognize the honor... as...well... an honor, but to this day I have not the slightest idea as to what it is and what benefits can come about as a result of being named one. If anyone has a clue could you please inform me.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>My daughter and about 2 other kids in her H.S. were selected as ventures scholars. Through ventures she got information about Questbridge scholars and various other scholarship opportunities. We recieved a lot of information from partner schools regarding scholaship opportunities, apply for free kind of stuff (lots of marketing) As a family going through the process for the first time they gave a lot of valuable information (there is also a wealth of information on the CC parent's forum)</p>
<p>I can't really say if being a VS says much about you in the college process as a tip factor, but they did send her a lot of valuable information about various open houses and colege events which she attended. She did have to opportunity to connect one on one with a lot of the Admissions directors. Since it was an honor she did list it on her application. </p>
<p>In the end she did apply to 6 of the institutions that affiliate themselves with Ventures and was accepted to all 6 schools (Barnard, Amherst, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Darmouth and Williams) she is a happy 08 at Dartmouth.</p>
<p>Of her 2 friends, one is at Wesleyan and the other is at RPI.</p>
<p>My take is if you thing the cost of an education is expensive, try the cost of ignorance. So any information given that can help you make the most informed decision possible is a good thing and they supply a lot of information.</p>
<p>hope this helps.</p>
<p>oh, there are some schools that will give you merit money just for being a ventures scholar</p>
<p>all the best</p>
<p>I totally agree with sybbie719. Although the venture's scholar program isn't one of the most prestigious program, it's definitely one of the most helpful. They provide you with tons of helful information. If your stats are really good, then you will get application fee waivers.</p>