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scholarships as possible. Go to the Bermuda College Fair. Use all of your supports i.e. teachers, parents, college students, counsellors etc. Make you high school experience memorable. Get involved in community service. Hang around people that bring out the best in you. which uni may have the best reputation or where your parents want you. Go with your gut and make the decision that is best for you- not based on which uni may have the best reputation or where your parents want you to go. College Transfers these processes to assist you with your applications because it is not easy. Advice to high school students: While sometimes it seems like being you isn’t good enough never change who you are because great things will come. Macy Aicardi HighSchool: WarwickAcademy Bermuda College GraduatingGPA: 3.99 College in Fall 2019: St. Geroge’s University Number of colleges applied to: 9 Numberofcollegesthataccepted: 4 The most important aspects making final college selection: Cost, Location/Safety, Length of Program and Student Success Rate for Residency Placement Did the college offer scholarships, how much, what were the qualifying requirements? No LocalScholarshipsAwarded: The Bermuda Government Scholarships $35,000 for the next 4 years. Maintaining GPA Extracurricular activities: Youth Parliament, LGBTQ+ Organization, PLP Youth Wing Community Service: Lorraine Rest Home - over 2,000 hours Regrets: I regret not seeking more opportunities to explore my field of interest whilst in Bermuda Big Help: The biggest help was having someone who knows the ins and outs of Durham University. Ryan is a graduate student Graduating GPA: First Class Honours GraduatingGPA: IB40 College in Fall 2019: University of British Columbia Number of colleges applied to: 5 Numberofcollegesthataccepted: 5 Local scholarships Awarded: College in Fall 2019: BPP University in London Number of colleges applied to: 3 Numberofcollegesthataccepted: 3 The most important aspects making final college selection: Reputation of the college in the sector I want to work in. LocalScholarshipsAwarded: Bermuda GovernmentScholarship. Up Yes. Submit my application Model UN, Women’s Hockey League, MAAC juniors running club, School football, volleyball, cross country. Community Service: National Trust Regrets: I wouldn’t say I regret any aspect of my college application experience as it has all worked out for me! Extracurricular activities: Big Help: Teachers go through the same process every year so trust their advice on things such as your personal statement and applications. It’s important you put the effort in to reach out to them and then thank them for theirhelp! Attendauniversitytripto the UK and visit a variety of schools Advice to high school students: Start uni application process as early as you can. o with your gut and make the decision that is best for you- not based on to $35,000. Qualification. Initial application and interview panel. Extracurricularactivities: Common- wealth Youth Representative, President, Entrepreneur Durham Community Service: Taj Donville-Outerbridge High School: The Berkeley Institute & Ryan Robinson-Perinchief High School: Berkeley Institute & Founder Future Leaders Bermuda, Durham People of Colour Association Big Help: Plan ahead and be flexible Advice to high school students: 38 www.EDcellerate.com Be open minded and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Every day is a new learning experience with its own unique opportunities, and every interaction with another human being is another life’s lesson learned.