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“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can tell the mountain to move.”
Matthew 17:20
My name is Prentice Jones, and I am a rising freshman at Barnard College. Throughout my time at Dunn School, I have been very proactive within the community. However, out of my many accomplishments during high school, I am proudest of serving on the Community Service Committee for the past four years, my involvement in Residential Life as an RA, and my contributions as an actor serving as a TA. Due to my continued involvement and passion to better my school environment, my freshman year, I was the first recipient of the “Good Shepherd Scholarship,” covering my tuition for all four years. I graduated with a 4.5 GPA and honors. I was also awarded Dunn’s highest award, “Dunn School Trophy for Excellence,” for maintaining an outstanding performance level in different areas. While I do believe it is vital to invest yourself in one’s community, it is crucial to devote time to personal growth. I try to utilize every summer to further my growth, whether it’s through working or programs that are covered through financial aid. In my junior year, I was blessed to have the opportunity to study Chilean culture and the Spanish language in Valparaiso, Chile, while staying with a homestay family for four weeks. I spent the rest of my summer in New York City taking college-level classes at Barnard College of Columbia and exploring the city. I had never felt so intellectually stimulated, and I completely fell in love with all Barnard had to offer me. Despite its status as an Ivy-League school and its 12% acceptance rate, I wasn’t discouraged. All the hard work felt worth it when I was beyond excited to be accepted via early decision to my first choice school. However, the work is not over yet.
While I was awarded over $54,000 in financial aid, my parents are still responsible for $16,030. My parents were denied from taking out a loan in an attempt to cover their portion of my tuition. I have utilized the maximum amount of loans I can take out federally, and I don’t have the means to obtain any private loans, because I don’t have anyone who can co-sign.
I am currently in jeopardy of not being able to attend college. As a first-generation college student, I would be devastated after years of hard work if I couldn’t achieve my goal of higher learning. I would greatly appreciate it if you could help in any way possible and make an investment in my future. Thank you for your time, consideration, and generosity.
Prentice Jones
Matthew 17:20
My name is Prentice Jones, and I am a rising freshman at Barnard College. Throughout my time at Dunn School, I have been very proactive within the community. However, out of my many accomplishments during high school, I am proudest of serving on the Community Service Committee for the past four years, my involvement in Residential Life as an RA, and my contributions as an actor serving as a TA. Due to my continued involvement and passion to better my school environment, my freshman year, I was the first recipient of the “Good Shepherd Scholarship,” covering my tuition for all four years. I graduated with a 4.5 GPA and honors. I was also awarded Dunn’s highest award, “Dunn School Trophy for Excellence,” for maintaining an outstanding performance level in different areas. While I do believe it is vital to invest yourself in one’s community, it is crucial to devote time to personal growth. I try to utilize every summer to further my growth, whether it’s through working or programs that are covered through financial aid. In my junior year, I was blessed to have the opportunity to study Chilean culture and the Spanish language in Valparaiso, Chile, while staying with a homestay family for four weeks. I spent the rest of my summer in New York City taking college-level classes at Barnard College of Columbia and exploring the city. I had never felt so intellectually stimulated, and I completely fell in love with all Barnard had to offer me. Despite its status as an Ivy-League school and its 12% acceptance rate, I wasn’t discouraged. All the hard work felt worth it when I was beyond excited to be accepted via early decision to my first choice school. However, the work is not over yet.
While I was awarded over $54,000 in financial aid, my parents are still responsible for $16,030. My parents were denied from taking out a loan in an attempt to cover their portion of my tuition. I have utilized the maximum amount of loans I can take out federally, and I don’t have the means to obtain any private loans, because I don’t have anyone who can co-sign.
I am currently in jeopardy of not being able to attend college. As a first-generation college student, I would be devastated after years of hard work if I couldn’t achieve my goal of higher learning. I would greatly appreciate it if you could help in any way possible and make an investment in my future. Thank you for your time, consideration, and generosity.
Prentice Jones