<p>as in most cases, it’s much more difficult to become valedictorian in college than in high school but what does it really take to be in the running for valedictory status in college? how does the college committee decide who will speak at graduation? do you know anyone who pursued this goal and came close to getting there? did their health suffer at all? would you even think of this as a goal, even if it’s just for personal satisfaction?</p>
<p>also, besides having intense curiosity, intelligence, creativity, boldness, and enthusiasm, what other characteristics do rhodes scholars share in common? is it fair to say that many of them intended to apply for a rhodes scholarship even before they started their intellectual journeys?</p>
<p>I suggest you don’t sleep.</p>
<p>My Calculas teacher was one of the top people in her class, and she showed us her typical day’s schedule - about 2 hours of sleep if lucky, and EVERYTHING must run on a schedule. Time management is extremely important. And don’t forget to study a particular subject immediately after you’ve learned it in class - it helps it stay fresh in your mind.</p>
<p>As for Rhodes Scholarship, I plan to apply for one* and I have yet to even be admitted to a college (except for University of Edinburgh in Scotland, which I probably won’t go to). So yeah, it might take some pre-planning.</p>
<p>I think if you’re looking to be a valedictorian or a serious competitor for Rhodes, you must go in with the mindset that you are prepared to work you *SS off.</p>
<p>*Unless I’m admitted to Oxford as an undergrad. Then, I’m not sure if the rules apply.</p>
<p>angry-one of the requirements I found out is “physical rigor” ie do athletics :/</p>
<p>did your teacher drink 10 gallons of coffee a day or something?? I could understand being able to go for a few weeks on 2 hours a night, but 4 years??</p>