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70% of admissions officers surveyed valued consistent local volunteering over a long period rather than a short stint abroad.

Admissions officers like to see words like "Committment" and "Passion" most when applicants describe their community services.

DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps young people rock causes they care about. Any young person 25 and under can join by texting "JOIN" to 38383 or joining online at www.DoSomething.org.

*2010 DoSomething.org Community Services and College Admissions Study
Prom For All
'Tis the season for Prom, but not everyone can afford to buy a new dress. DoSomething.org's newest campaign, Prom for All, gives you the opportunity to put your super cute dresses (that will probably sit in your closet anyway) into the hands of girls who
need them.

Want another reason to join? If you encourage your friends to join, you'll be entered to win a scholarship! Help spread the movement by referring 5 of your friends and you'll be eligible to win a $2,000 scholarship.

What:
$2,000 scholarship

How:
1). Go to dosomething.org/promforall

2.) Refer 5 friends to donate their dresses too

3.) You're automatically entered to win a scholarship

When:
ends on June 22, 2012

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    Volunteer your Way to a Paying Gig

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    Becoming a Mentor

    Becoming a Mentor
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    Published almost 4 years ago | Rated: +81
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