HMU w/ some Advice/Comments - Senate Page 2015

Shelbodude
Fri, 05 Dec 2014 23:53:06 +0000

I’m planning on applying to the Senate Page Program in Fall of 2015 (in the grand state of Texas under Sen. Cornyn if you may ask). I don’t happen to have any personal connections with the Senator, although I have met him on a number of occasions as my dad is a local politician. I called his Central Texas Office a few months ago and ended up talking to his Page overseer in DC, so I have made a name connection there. She told me there are anywhere from 15 to 25 that apply each session, meaning a 4 - 7% admittance rate.

I get tired of people listing every last club they’re a ‘member’ of, so I’ll try to keep my resumé pithy:
4.0 GPA (UW), Student Council President, soon-to-be Eagle Scout, Debate Team, 12 yrs of Piano (performed at nearby university contests), Church Youth Group Leadership Team, 150 or so service hours

Now for the questions! I ask you, parents of former Senate Pages, former Senate Pages, experts on the topic, and the general community:
-What are my chances? ((Sorry it’s quite a cliché question :)) )
-How much difference would it make if I volunteered in Sen. Cornyn’s campaign? or somehow worked for him through a local level office
-Should I send in my app soon/early? due date is May 2015 I think (trying to plan ahead B-) )

Any other advice/comments/questions are welcome! Thanks a bunch and feel free to contact me through dm if so needed