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MacVittie Union Box 12 ∙ 1 College Circle ∙ Geneseo, New York 14454 ∙ Ph: 585-245-5878 Fax: 585-245-5284

Why should you apply for the Who’s Who Award?

The Who’s Who Award Among Students in American Universities and Colleges is a
program intended to recognize individual academic excellence on a nation level. This
award is open to any student who fulfills the following requirements:
 College juniors, seniors, and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.7
 Criteria in selection include leadership in extra-curricular activities, scholarship
ability, citizenship and service, and potential for future success
As a benefit of receiving this award, students are entitle to lifetime use of Reference
service, maintained for the exclusive assistance of students seeking post graduate
employment, or fellowships, and, its free! There are no charges or fees.

How are the Winners chosen?

A selection committee from Geneseo will be assembled to evaluate the applications.
Letters will then be sent out informing the applicants of the committee’s decision. Those
students who have received this award in the past may NOT re-apply.

What do you need to do?

Please fill out the following application with necessary personal information. Answer the
questions to the best of your ability and complete all parts. Please note that the answers to
all questions MUST BE TYPED.

Please feel free to contact me for further questions, or clarifications. I encourage you to
visit the website describing in more detail the award and their history at
www.whoswhoamongstudents.com. Good Luck!
 Who's Who Among Students in
American Universities and Colleges
Application Form

The following information is required. Applications missing any of this information will
not be considered. Applicants must sign the waiver at the end of the application form to
allow the Selection Committee to check his/her GPA (minimum 2.7) with the Dean's
office. Answers to all short answer questions must be TYPED. Please provide as much
information as possible and answer all parts of each question. You may include a letter
of recommendation, although it is not required. Applications are to be returned to
room 316 in the College Union, Monday, February 1, 2010 by 4 pm.

Name_________________________________________ G00 #_________________

School Address__________________________________ Phone_____________________

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First year at Geneseo ___________ E-mail ____________________

Graduation date (month/year) _______________

Major(s) ____________________________ Minor(s) __________________________

What is your overall GPA? _________ What is your GPA within your major(s)? __________

Short answer questions:

1. What extra-curricular activities have you been involved in? Indicate any positions of
leadership you have held. Please include dates of involvement in all activities, as well as a
brief description of the organization and your involvement within the organization.

2. Please list academic awards, honors, and distinctions, including leadership in academic
honorary organizations.
3. What volunteer work, excluding academic internships, have you done while attending
Geneseo? Please include dates of involvement as well as a description of the organization.
4. What are your short-term and long-term plans following graduation from Geneseo?

Short Essay Question:

5. How has your involvement enhanced your time at Geneseo?

I verify that all the information on the application is complete and correct. I authorize a
representative from the Dean of Students Office to verify for the Student Association and the
Who's Who Selection Committee the information provided for this award only. This release is
not given for any outside agency or for any other purposes.

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Applicant Signature

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Return to the College Union Room 316, by Monday, February 1, 2010 by 4 p.m.