Admissions Reality Show

Anoel
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 01:43:45 +0000

I actually think it sounds fun to watch. It’ll be interesting to see the different kids and how they go through the process. I’ll watch reality shows if I’m actually interested in what they’re doing and if they’re not total trash. I’m hoping this will be good.

Description:
THE SCHOLAR (new alternative series) – The opportunity of a lifetime is about to come true for one of America’s best and brightest high school students in a groundbreaking unscripted series that will send the winner to a top-rated university, all expenses paid. Filmed on location at the University of Southern California, “The Scholar” will be the first show ever to celebrate higher education as the ultimate American prize. For the chance of a full-ride to the college of their choice, ten qualified high school seniors – who might not otherwise have an opportunity to pursue a college education – will compete for a full scholarship and all college related expenses, a prize valued at $250,000. They will have to demonstrate excellence in the areas of academics, leadership, creativity and community service, while facing sudden-death oral exams and defending themselves to an Ivy League scholarship committee. “The Scholar” is a concept based on an original idea by Jaye Pace, Shannon Meairs and Waxman Williams Entertainment. Steve Martin, Joan Stein, Jon Murray, Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner will serve as executive producers. Series premieres MONDAY, JUNE 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).