ESSAY

Essay must be between 250-300 words (maximum)

Essay is rated as follows:

·         Content

·         Communications Skills (grammar, punctuation, and spelling)

·         Organization

Total Possible Points – Essay =

Points:

1 - 30

1 - 10

1 - 10

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ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE /

SCHOLARSHIP

GPA (4.0) Scale                     OR              GED (Average Score)

 3.80 to 4.00                                                  Above 57                     

 3.50 to 3.79                                                  56 to 57                    

 3.00 to 3.49                                                  54 to 55                    

                                                                      52 to 53                    

                                                                      50 to 51                    

Total Possible Points – GPA or GED =

OR

Significant Academic Progress (in narrative form, applicant must explain how significant academic improvement was made)

Total Possible Points – Significant Academic Progress =

Points:

10

8

6

4

          2          

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10

Points:

0 - 10

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10

·         Recommendation 1 (sponsoring TRIO staff member)

·         Recommendation 2 (a school official—teacher, counselor, principal)

Total Possible Points – Recommendations =

Points:

0 – 5

0 – 5

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LEADERSHIP, SCHOOL

ACTIVITIES,

AND COMMUNITY

VOLUNTEER

SERVICE

·         Leadership Office (President, Vice President, or Chair)

·         Other Office (Secretary, Treasurer, etc.)

·         Committee Member

·         Academic Honor or Award

·         Non-Academic Honor or Award

·         Community Volunteer Service

Total Possible Points – Leadership, School Activities, etc. =

Points:

4 points each

3 points each

2 points each

2 points each

1 points each

3 point each

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·         TRIO Activities (in addition to general participation—i.e., mentor, tutor)

Total Possible Points – TRIO Activities =

Points:

0 – 10

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100