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Did you know that some universities reserve additional award money for students that have a track record of community service? I had a great conversation last week with Kenya Mosby from Pelham Admissions Edge. Kenya has over 20 years of experience in undergraduate and graduate admissions, including working for Columbia University and William Paterson University.
Kenya advises her clients to perform at least 50 hours per year of community service, ideally in an organization that is related to the student's desired degree program. This should start when your children in the freshman year of high school - admissions officers will see through any last minute attempts to pad university applications with new activities.
When applying for schools, she recommends crafting an essay that incorporates this community service, and submitting a supplement, similar to a resume, that shows the student's service activity. In her experience, some universities will reserve merit dollars for students with a track record of community service.
She also recommends participation in volunteer activities with organizations that offer private scholarships as a way to improve your student's chances.
Kenya's website includes links to her upcoming seminars on college admissions and workshops on essay writing.