2009 Student Leadership Awards

10 Tips For A Strong Application/Nomination

1. Read directions carefully and complete all fields!

2. If you will be studying abroad next semester (Spring 2009), please make reference to this on your application.

3. If you are applying/nominating for more than one award, be sure to provide an explanation of your qualifications for EACH award.

4. Make sure your application and supporting materials arrive to the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership by Friday, December 19, 2008.

5. In evaluating your application/nomination, review committee members will only take into account the nominee's/applicant's accomplishments/recognitions earned during the Spring 2008-Fall 2008 timeframe. Please be sure to include only these details. (Outstanding Senior Award applicants only: committee members will review your entire background at UAlbany.)

6. Be sure to include phonetic spelling of your name on your application. For example, the name Nick Chiuchiolo, spelled as it is pronounced, would be "Nick Choo-chuh-low."

7. Reference letters can be addressed to Student Leadership Awards Selection Committee and mailed/delivered to the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership.

8. Make sure that the e-mail address you provide is an account that you check regularly. You may be contacted via that address.

9. Information you include in your materials should be truthful and accurate.

10. Sell it! Be proud of your accomplishments and don't be afraid to pat yourself on the back. Those on the selection committee who review materials will only be able to evaluate you based on what you've included, so don't leave anything out!

Please direct questions to Elizabeth Conrad, Associate Director of Student Involvement & Leadership, at (518) 442-5566 or econrad@uamail.albany.edu.

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