<div>My name is Christian Wilbon, and I am reaching out to you today with a heart full of gratitude and a big dream.
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<div>As a recent graduate of Westlake High School, I am incredibly proud to share that I have been recruited to run Track and Field for Columbia University in New York City! This is a milestone for my family and my community, as I am the first athlete in Westlake’s history to be recruited by an Ivy League institution.
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<div>During my time in Waldorf, I gave my all to my school and my sport:
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<div>* Academic Excellence:Graduated with a 5.0 GPA and was inducted into the National Honor Society.
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<div>* Athletic Success: Earned over 300 medals, was a 4-time Maryland State Champion, and a 16-time AAU All-American.
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<div>* Career Goals: Beyond the track, I am pursuing a degree in Biology on my path to becoming a Dermatologist.
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<div>While I was honored to receive over $1.7 million in scholarship offers from 30 other Division 1 schools (including LSU and Ohio State), I chose Columbia because of its world-class academic reputation and the opportunity it provides for my future career in medicine.
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<div>The Challenge:
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<div>The Ivy League does not offer athletic scholarships. While this is the opportunity of a lifetime, the financial burden is significant. The estimated cost for my freshman year is nearly $97,000, covering tuition, books, room and board, and the necessary travel between Maryland and New York.
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<div>How You Can Help:
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<div>I am asking for your support to help bridge this gap so I can focus on my rigorous pre-med studies and my training for the 2028 Olympic Trials. Your donations will go directly toward:
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<div>* Tuition and Fees
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<div>* On-Campus Room &amp; Board
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<div>* Required Textbooks and Lab Materials
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<div>* Travel Expenses to and from Columbia University
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<div>No contribution is too small. Whether it is $5 or $50, your support tells me that my community stands behind me. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing this link with your network.
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<div>Thank you for believing in me and for helping a kid from Waldorf make his mark on the world.
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<div>With pride and determination,
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<div>Christian Wilbon
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<div>Westlake High School Class of 2025
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<div>Columbia University Class of 2029
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<div>2026-2027 Estimated Budget Breakdown
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<div>The following figures are based on official Columbia University undergraduate estimates. 
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<div>2025-2026 Estimated Budget Breakdown
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<div>The following figures are based on official Columbia University undergraduate estimates.:
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<div>Expense Category	Estimated Annual Cost	Description
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<div>Tuition	$70,170	Flat rate for full-time enrollment.
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<div>Mandatory Fees	$4,010	Includes health, facility, and student activity fees.
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<div>Housing (On-Campus)	$11,900	Standard double room in a residence hall.
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<div>Food (Meal Plan)	$6,780	Full dining plan for the academic year.
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<div>Books &amp; Supplies	$1,282	Average cost for textbooks and lab materials.
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<div>Personal Expenses	$1,804	Clothing, laundry, and daily essentials.
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<div>Travel &amp; Transport	$1,044+	Local transit and travel between MD and NYC.
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<div>Total Annual Budget	$96,990	Estimated total for one academic year
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