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My name is Dylan Rush and I am trying to raise money to enable me to attend Harvard’s Pre-College Program for high school students. I would be traveling to Boston on July 9th to take a law course on the use of scientific evidence in the courtroom. In eighth grade, I participated in the National History Day competition, where my project was based on how the mishandling of evidence lead to the over 20-year wrongful conviction of Edward Lee Elmore. This course would allow me to pursue this topic in more depth, within a rigorous and challenging academic setting.
Academic success has always been something I have striven for. Instead of attending a regular high school, I chose to apply to the Scholars Academy – a program meant to accelerate learning for students at a rate and level of rigor commensurate with their abilities. During my time thus far at the Scholars Academy, I have amassed enough credits to enter college with nearly two years completed, allowing me more time to focus on specialized courses. While maintaining an all A record in multiple AP classes, I have also devoted myself to several extracurricular activities, including wrestling, cross-country/track, student government, and volunteer work. As a junior, I have been inducted into all academic National Honor Society organizations and am nearing 150 community service hours. In my past three years, I have learned not only how to be a better student and leader, but also have been prepared for the real world beyond school.
This opportunity to attend Harvard offers me a unique experience that few can claim to have completed. To attend the program, one must receive an invitation as well as complete a detailed application process. When I received my letter of acceptance, I was shocked at being considered from such a large pool of applicants. I take extreme pride in being offered such an opportunity, and will work diligently to capitalize on this experience.
Your help and support would be greatly appreciated in allowing me to take advantage of the great academic opportunity I have been afforded.
Academic success has always been something I have striven for. Instead of attending a regular high school, I chose to apply to the Scholars Academy – a program meant to accelerate learning for students at a rate and level of rigor commensurate with their abilities. During my time thus far at the Scholars Academy, I have amassed enough credits to enter college with nearly two years completed, allowing me more time to focus on specialized courses. While maintaining an all A record in multiple AP classes, I have also devoted myself to several extracurricular activities, including wrestling, cross-country/track, student government, and volunteer work. As a junior, I have been inducted into all academic National Honor Society organizations and am nearing 150 community service hours. In my past three years, I have learned not only how to be a better student and leader, but also have been prepared for the real world beyond school.
This opportunity to attend Harvard offers me a unique experience that few can claim to have completed. To attend the program, one must receive an invitation as well as complete a detailed application process. When I received my letter of acceptance, I was shocked at being considered from such a large pool of applicants. I take extreme pride in being offered such an opportunity, and will work diligently to capitalize on this experience.
Your help and support would be greatly appreciated in allowing me to take advantage of the great academic opportunity I have been afforded.
Organizer and beneficiary
Robert Rush
Beneficiary

