Whether or not he even decides to go to college when the time is right, I want him to resemble a person thoughtful enough to return a granola bar,
and gracious enough to respect every person in his community.
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HANOVER, N. H. — When I give college information sessions at high schools, I’m used to being swarmed by students.
This student, the custodian wrote, had a refreshing respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or clout.
And, as I learned from that custodian, a sincere character evaluation from someone unexpected will
mean more to us than any boilerplate recommendation from a former president or famous golfer.
But if it means students will start paying as much attention to the people who clean their classrooms
as they do to their principals and teachers, I’m happy to help start that trend.
Every year I’d read over 2,000 college applications from students all over the world.