11/30/11

Today, I wasn't in the classroom, but I did get a very big task accomplished. I took part in a mentorship program to Thomas C. Marsh Middle School from Townview JROTC, informing Marsh's cadets on the highlights and benefits of Townview. Their program is very elaborate, and it is easy to see how they rank so highly on the national level. Their instructor, CPL David Bates, is a fun, caring person whose every move is to the benefit of his cadets. He made the process very smooth, and facilitated a comfortable relationship between our battalion staff and the cadets. We also created the beginnings of application portfolios to help the students keep track of all the information they have produced, or are lacking. The counselors and principals are also actively involved in the process, making sure the cadets are aware of and pursue every opportunity available to them. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience, and I look forward to a healthy, constructive partnership with the Marsh Leadership Cadet Corps.

11/28/11

Finishing University of Texas and scholarship application, waiting on rec. letters. Starting on letter to guitarist Steve Vai for (probably impossible) mentorship, or at least advice.

11/17/11 (oops)

Received status update on nomination application to Congressman Sam Johnson, added resume to goBaylor account, updated ApplyTexas UT scholarship application (need final review before submission), submitted scholarship offers.

11/15/11

Today I  confirmed the order of my academy preference and worked on Dell Scholars app. I also resubmitted recommendation requests.

This is my college list and application status;

• USAFA- all that's left is the rest of my essays and DoDMERB approval
• USMA- need one more essay and the interview
• USNA- need to finish essays and DoDMERB approval
• Harvard- record arts supplement and submit normal supplement
• Yale- record arts supplement and submit normal supplement
• Columbia- arts supplement and normal supplement
• Princeton- arts supplement and normal supplement
• SMU- complete
• Baylor- complete
• MIT- just started

Also, I have been searching for more scholarship opportunities and fine tuning my standard essay.

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VETERANS' DAY PARADE!!!!
Worked on Dell Scholars Application, tried BK Scholars but the site's down till Nov.15.
Checked recommendation letter statuses for service academies.

11/9/11

I worked on my Dell Scholarship app and my UT app on Apply Texas. Printed School Request Form for SMU.

11/06/11

Finished SMU Mustang Application, worked on West Point essay #2.

11/2/11 and 10/31/11

I updated my West Point application and wrote another essay for my candidate personal statements.

10/31/11: Worked on scholarship applications and queued new scholarships.