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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 "Commitment" 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

Cause of the Month

$2,500 Easy Scholarship: Reduce Your Prom Anxiety

You could win an easy $2,500 scholarship by posting flyers around your school and community with the number to a free Prom Anxiety Hotline. By texting in, you and your friends can reduce prom-related stress or anxiety and you’ll enter to win a $2,500 scholarship!

Rules:

Every response counts as an entry. One entry per person. No minimum GPA or essays required. Must be 13 to 25 years old to apply. This scholarship is only open to those residing in the U.S. and Canada or those who hold citizenship in the U.S. or Canada.

What:

$2,500 for one winner!

When:

The scholarship is open from June 1 to June 30, 2019.

Go to https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/prom-anxiety-textline-2019/action to learn more!