William D. Adams Presidential Scholar?

<p>Hi all, looking for any information I can get on the Presidential Scholar program. Anyone know what percentage of students are selected? Are the research opportunities much different than offered to other students?</p>

<p>Hi Trail Rider,
Congratulations on being accepted and also for being designated an Adams Scholar. Adams Scholars are typically the top 5% of Colby’s applicant pool, thus there are very few accepted each year. The research opportunities are completely unique to Adams Scholars and it is really the best opportunity to conduct research as a first year. There are tons of new research opportunities exclusive for Adams Scholars, and they can be viewed here: [Colby</a> College | Admissions & Financial Aid | 2011-2012 CARA Research Projects](<a href=“http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/presidential/2011-2012-cara-projects.cfm]Colby”>http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/presidential/2011-2012-cara-projects.cfm). Please let me know if you have any other questions!</p>

<p>Other than the money earmarked for summer research, are there any benefits after freshman year?</p>

<p>Hi Trail Rider!
As my colleague above noted, there are exclusive research opportunities designated for Adams Scholars. The positions can last all four years through a student’s career at Colby–This is a great way to being a four-year relationship with a professor not just as a student, but also as a research colleague.
To view all the benefits of an Adams Scholar, including invitation to special events, please go to: [Colby</a> College | Admissions & Financial Aid | Presidential Scholars Program](<a href=“http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/presidential/index.cfm]Colby”>http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/presidential/index.cfm)</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

<p>Hello - would you mind providing student profile information for the presidential scholars?</p>