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Old 03-26-2008, 01:56 PM   #796
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All we have to do now i wait, we sent in all documentation, and now we wait, and its the hardest part im getting anxious
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Old 03-26-2008, 01:57 PM   #797
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I bet that there is an equal distribution of scholars, 250 per fund
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:25 PM   #798
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i wish they would let me know something.....rejected or otherwise geez
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:40 PM   #799
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i just recieved the packet.. i am a gates scholar
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:46 PM   #800
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@Tiffanyst12 -

SCHOLAR or FINALIST? Can you paste the text of your letter here?
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:47 PM   #801
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im a scholar.. i received the letters in mail.. you will get a big packet and it has a lot of info and little booklet... over 13000 applied..
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:49 PM   #802
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Can you post your info. Hispanic, black, asian, native american? When did you submit your documents? And please if you can post the text of the letter you got! Thanks!
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:49 PM   #803
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i live in georgia btw
- i sent my fax in march 13 or 14th
the letter is dated march 24th.. i hope this ease soem of you alls minds
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:51 PM   #804
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sure
.. im african american
im typing out the text now.. give me a couple of minutes..

it comes in a huge folder thingy.. with booklet
the four r's discussion.. rigor relevance, relationships responsibility. picturs of last year conference and lots of letters. certificates..
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:56 PM   #805
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Congratulations! We are very pleased to inform you of your selection as a Gates Scholar. This year the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program attracted over 13,000 applicants. It is a distinct honor for you to be recognized as one of the 1,000 Gates Scholars for the GMS Class of 2008. We commend you on your strong leadership, community service and academic achievements that have distinguished you as a Leader for America's Future.
As a Gates Scholar, GMS funds are available for you to attend an U.S accredited college or university of your choice. As a full-time enrolled student, you may switch your enrollemtn from one accredited institution to another, either in a new academic year or within an academic year. However, you must abide by the stipulations of the institution and must submit require documents
- renewable... blah blah
- returen financial aid documents by may 22, 2008
- gms more than a schoalrship . blah blah t provides netwaork for internships, fellowships, scholarships, and GMS leadership conference..
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:57 PM   #806
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im really scared now...i still have to verify my citizenship status...
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:57 PM   #807
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OMG really, grrrr
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:58 PM   #808
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OMG! Congrats Tiffanyst12! This just makes me even more worried PEOPLE ARE BEING NOTIFIED.... Can't wait to hear from the GMS people...
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Old 03-26-2008, 02:58 PM   #809
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there is also 2 more sheets that has to be faxed to them by april 11th.. so these packets must be going out quick for that deadline...
goodluck to the rest
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Old 03-26-2008, 03:03 PM   #810
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what are those sheets about?
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