<p>Cue7, sounds like we’re on the same page, then? </p>
<p>Truth is that national fellowships and honors are darn tough for anyone. Stellar grades are the starting point, but, as we both know, there is much more to it, and it varies by program anyway. </p>
<p>And the funny truth is that most winners of Rhodes, Marshalls et al don’t spend their college years worrying about winning anything. They’re too focused on the “present” if you will - doing well on their current endeavors. It is ironic that the resume building types get screened out somehow along the way! JMHO, though.</p>