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Patrick
2022 Dec 28, 7:56pm
Patrick
2022 Dec 28, 7:56pm
gabbar says
But only if your school does not hide the award from you in the name of "equity":
https://notthebee.com/article/one-of-the-uss-top-high-schools-hid-students-academic-awards-in-name-of-equity
National Merit Scholarship is probable.
But only if your school does not hide the award from you in the name of "equity":
https://notthebee.com/article/one-of-the-uss-top-high-schools-hid-students-academic-awards-in-name-of-equity
Asra Nomani
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EXCLUSIVE @IWN @CityJournal: @TJHSST_Official principal @TJAnnB has withheld news of @NationalMerit awards from TJ families, most of them Asian, denying students the right to use the award to boost their college-admission prospects and earn scholarships. ...
Why did the school withhold the news?
The director of student services at Thomas Jefferson said,
"We want to recognize students for who they are as individuals, not focus on their achievements," claiming that he and the principal didn't want to "hurt" the feelings of students who didn't get the award.
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Patrick
2023 Jan 8, 8:51pm
Patrick
2023 Jan 8, 8:51pm
Patrick says
More about this:
https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/fairfax_county/fcps-withholds-awards-pays-455-000-for-equity-contractor/article_0bb6c642-86c9-11ed-abbf-cb802353dab6.html
gabbar says
National Merit Scholarship is probable.
But only if your school does not hide the award from you in the name of "equity":
https://notthebee.com/article/one-of-the-uss-top-high-schools-hid-students-academic-awards-in-name-of-equity
Asra Nomani
AsraNomani
·
EXCLUSIVE IWN CityJournal: TJHSST_Official principal TJAnnB has withheld news of NationalMerit awards from TJ families, most of them Asian, denying students the right to use the award to boost their college-admission prospects and earn scholarships. ...
Why did the school withhold the news?
The director of student services at Thomas Jefferson said,
"We want to recognize students for who they are ...
More about this:
https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/fairfax_county/fcps-withholds-awards-pays-455-000-for-equity-contractor/article_0bb6c642-86c9-11ed-abbf-cb802353dab6.html
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The student in Ohio
1. Perfect ACT score
2. Excellent GPA
3. Likes STEM, loves math, chemistry, programming.
4. Has 9 months of research work experience at a university. Volunteer experience
5. One technical publication in a national journal
6. Hoping to keep undergraduate costs to 100k since student is likely to pursue graduate school.
Thank you.