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Here are some of my Gates Scholar insights:
1. Use vivid, personal examples--When you answer the essay questions, give examples so you can show the readers what you are talking about. You don't want to write essays where the stories described could fit for a bunch of other students. You want to really stand out by making it personal.
2. Go deeper with your essays--When you answer questions that ask about your activities, your classes, or your volunteer service, don't just simply describe the things you do. Go deeper with your ideas by showing why you do them. Tie in your experiences so the reader really gets to see your passion.
3. Show them you're worth the investment--Since the scholarship is an investment in "Leaders for America's Future" (GMS Motto), you want to show them that you have the potential to succeed and give back to society. When you write about what you've done, don't spend so much time describing your leadership positions and activities; show them how they changed you, what you learned, and how they've shaped who you are.
I hope these tips are helpful. I have written some other posts with tips in the two threads above as well. Feel free to PM or email me if you have specific questions. Good luck!
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