"One thing that I would caution high school students about is the tendency to sometimes slack off in their junior or senior years. That is not good at all! It is important to keep your grades up while, at the same time, becoming involved in afterschool activities. Colleges and universities like to see that you have the ability to multitask and keep up with your schoolwork at the same time. Volunteering is also a great plus too. You have to push yourself and remember that everything you’re doing in high school will affect the colleges into which you will get accepted later.
I’m thankful for the RAASF because I have access to so many resources that I would not have had if I hadn’t been a recipient of the scholarship award. The RAASF serves as a support system for all kinds of things. If you need them to help you with your resume, give you interviewing tips, or even if you just need someone to talk to, they are there too!"
Brianna Stith
University of Virginia, Class of '12