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Old 09-28-2006, 01:55 PM #1
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Great job. Keep us updated.
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Howdy!

This (to me) comes off more as being
"in your face" rather than "up front."

Unless having a disability is benificial to
obtaining your scholarship you might want
to tone it down a bit.

On the other hand...
If the scholarship is based on having a
disability, this is an outstanding presentation!
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Thanks everyone!
Dave, that's a real good point. I'm going to take another look at it. This isn't for a disability scholarship, so I do need to think hard about including it.
It's within the context of a fairly long essay ... but perhaps taking that phrase about disability out would help? I just don't know.
It's for study outside the U.S., and for a school known to strive for inclusion, so I'm so torn.
I appreciate your input, all of you. I'll keep you updated!
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Howdy Strawdog!

"Strive for inclusion", eh?

If they use the quota system, then
a disability is a definate asset.

Assets should be emphasized (if not
out and out exploited!)
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Howdy Strawdog!

"Strive for inclusion", eh?

If they use the quota system, then
a disability is a definate asset.

Assets should be emphasized (if not
out and out exploited!)
I do agree!
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I think you have excellent writing skills. Since this is just a small part of the essay and disability is not the entire focus, I say go for it. And as far as this comment..
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Assets should be emphasized (if not
out and out exploited!)
by all means.. exploit away !
Seizures gotta be good for something once in a while huh ?
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