Who's Who Among Students in
American Universities and Colleges
Class of 2010

Directions and Helpful Hints

1. An application (doc) may be obtained at the Office of Student Affairs, Boyden Hall, Room 106 or completed and printed from this web site. Applications are due on Monday, December 7, 2009 by 5:00 pm. Online submissions are not possible.

2. Students who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to complete the application process. Individuals who were honored through this recognition program in 2009 (doc) are not eligible.

3. The application has FOUR parts:
• Applicant Information Sheet
• Section I: Academic and Cocurricular Inventory
• Section II: Essay
• Unofficial Transcript from Info Bear

4. A completed application must be word processed and include all four part listed above.

5. Keeping a high level of anonymity in the screening process is important to give each candidate a fair chance. Please place your name only on the Background Sheet and College Transcript.

6. For the purpose of this recognition, please include only those activities that have occurred during the time that you have been engaged in undergraduate studies at Bridgewater. Your involvement in campus and/or surrounding community activities will be considered.

7. In selecting candidates for this prestigious recognition, the committee will review all the application materials submitted. It is a good idea to highlight in your essay those experiences and activities that go beyond normal class requirements or the job description for positions you have held.

8. The application is design to help you organize your achievements and accomplishments. Be cognizant of providing enough detail to give committee members a solid sense of your achievements and involvement. Remember that the committee members will probably not know you, or if they do, they may not know the most important things about you.

9. Involve your adviser or a trusted friend in reviewing your final application to make sure that it represents your best work. If you have questions, please feel free to contact any member of the screening and selection committee.

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