Frequent Reasons for Not Advancing in the Rhodes Scholarship Competition

(compiled with the input and advice of Elliot Gerson, American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust, and Scott Merriner, former Rhodes State Secretary for Alaska)

	Lack of sufficient academic ability.
	Lack of clear care for and commitment to the betterment of the world, particularly the disadvantaged and less fortunate.
	Lack of strong interpersonal skills and potential for leadership or influence.

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