Johnson Scholarship Deadline

Esquette
Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:20:55 +0000

Puzzle, your perspective and insight is greatly appreciated and well articulated. I agree with you for the most part. It’s just that I would like to think W&L takes a broader concept than “cum laude grad” to define whether its investment was successful. That’s my personal perspective, I admit.

My S didn’t graduate cum laude but had an extremely high GPA in the Williams School and earned the top prize in his major, while taking lead roles in two established campus extracurriculars, participating in several others, and being a founding member of a group within the Dance Company. So if cum laude is the only measure, he doesn’t fit your description of a worthy investment, but if excellence in his major and contributions to campus/culture are considered, he might qualify. And if bottom line, real business world post-grad success (plus willingness to help current students and alums) is a factor, then he should.

Who knows, with a second child now heading to Lexington, i may change my views over the next several years! Along the way, I will enjoy hearing from you.