Applying to W&L and the Johnson Scholarship

BBDark
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:53:24 +0000

I think that a great deal of energy is spent trying to rationalize college selections. My D was not impressed with Princeton. It didn’t fit. Columbia was more to her liking due to a specific program offering. UVA just didn’t get there at all. Vandy left her cold although we visited one of her friends this fall and her image of the school changed. Why did she like some schools and others not? I can’t answer that.

When she landed in Lexington everything fell in place. Everyone she met, she enjoyed. The honor system had a big impact as did the "speaking " tradition. Being a Johnson Scholor is just icing on the cake.

My wife and I told her that the most important thing is to feel comfortable with your selection. Go somewhere where you can be happy and excel. The Johnson interview process was a wonderful experience.

The bottom line is that the college you choose has nothing to do with your ultimate success in life as an adult. What you do at that college may.