why should I be valedictorian?
349009
because you've earned it!
143785
yes it could help you get into a good college.  schlorships are some of the benefits.
828350
Well if you wait a year you lose a lot of your scholarship opportunities that you will have right now, as a senior coming out of high school. Unless you have college already payed for that is the biggest reason. Otherwise it reallly doesnt matter if you decide to wait a year, except  you might need to take a refresher course.
1130386
Completing my college degree is important to me because I came up from nothing. I did not have good influences in my life, I dropped out of high school and I was on the wrong path in life. Several years later, at an age that most people have already graduated college, I began taking classes. It was to prove to myself, my family, and my community that I was not another statistic. I ended realizing that I am smarter than I ever thought. I am now a sophomore with a 4.0 GPA pursuing my degree in Industrial Engineering and I hope to go on and get my M.B.A. \nAll of that in itself will be a major achievement to me, but I hope to own a Engineering firm someday and also play a major role in my community by helping troubled youth and others who might not otherwise go to college. Bottom line, it has saved my life.
603277
Grades are very important at this time of your life. Good grades means more opportunities and scholarships. Gives you a good headstart in life too. Study hard.
1100989
A 4.0 GPA is better because it shows that you are willing to put in the work and be responsible on a consistent basis. That is what colleges want to see. A high SAT score is meaningless without anything to back it up.
343289
You can answer this question without seeming conceited by telling the truth about yourself. The truth, as Walter Brennan once said in an old western movie "Not brag, just fact."\n\nSo, you have to explain why you deserve it. I don't know what the qualifications are to be eligible for the scholarship, and you should be sure to address how you meet those qualifications.\n\nOther than that, talk about why you are a good representative of the middle school, why your use of the money is a good use of the money, and why you have the skills, motivation and attitude to do well in school. Point out any evidence or examples of your motivation, skills or attitudes.\n\nGood luck.\n\nPS: Don't promise points for an answer. Its against the community rules, and we really don't want people to be primarily driven by points. We want people to be good members of the community.
62344
I am a motivated education seeker that is why it would be an honor to attend this colledge. My education is very important to me, and I would love to be able to fulfill my life with knowledge from attending this school. My goals are to further my education, for my self, for the respect of others and to make my family proud.
846848
Study hard, make good grades.  Volunteering in your community is a HUGE advantage.  Colleges are looking for outstanding people, not just good students.
597827
They should help place you in classes tht will help prepare you for your furture (advance placement and college prep).  Addtionally they can be a mentor, and even someone you can turn to in a time of need.
80731
Because you have to have a high grade point average to get in. So if you go to one of those schools everyone would know you are a very smart person.
642566
What is really important is learning.  Good grades are just a symbol that you learned well.  I mean yes they matter in getting into college, but mostly they matter to you because it means you really learned things.  Teachers use grades to motivate you to learn.  The whole educational system does.
822859
your off to a good track with your volunteer activities.  try to improve your gpa, take the act/sat, and take on more leadership position roles.  go and ask your school counselor, she/he can give you advice. good luck.
573670
For me, i think that to get many votes you should just be overall nice with the other students. It also helps if everyone knows who you are, so you should join in plenty of activities so a lot of people will know you. HOPE THIS HELPS! GOOD LUCK IF YOUR RUNNING!!!!!!!!!!! IT TAKES ALOT OF GUTS!
58147
If you are thinking whether to attend Yale or Havard, you might want to consider this question "which is best for me".  It's not about which one is "better".  It might be better for someone to attend Havard because Havard has what one needs.  Consider someone's needs.  Yours may be different from someone elses'.
667871
I am going to tell you something that you may not want to hear, but sometimes the adults in your life do know what is best for you.  You have been through a very traumatic year and have endured many hardships, your emotional health and well being needs to come before all else.  You have a full plate in front of you and may have to make some very hard choices in the future.  Asking yourself what is most important to you will lead to choices making your life more manageable.  It is only then will you begin to Excel at school once more and lead a more Healthy lifestyle.  If You have your Heart set on being in this AT program, then you also need to be willing to sacrifice something else in order to maintain balance.  Remember, it is not a contest to see how many things you can do in your life, it is more important to focus on a select few and do those things to the best of your ability.
584197
colleges are looking to see if you can manage your time well.  a high gpa is great and ANY extra curr. activities is even better!  i don't think they can judge which are more important *some clubs are just as busy as say, drama or sports*.  what they really like is for you to "hold an office" - like be president, v.p., treasurer, etc. of your club. that looks good.  some big ones are: sport teams, academic teams (debate), volunteer work (in your church/community/school), and music (band/strings/chorus).  I think outside activities (things you do not related to school like hobbies, jobs, private lessons, etc.) can look just as good.  \n\nthey just want to know you are ready to juggle studies & life on campus & are prepared to contribute.   also don't forget to knock them out with your admissions essay!! good luck!