Frequent Reasons for Not Advancing in the Soros Fellowship for New Americans Competition

(compiled with the input and advice of Warren Ilchman, Director of the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans Program)

	Lack of evidence of creativity, originality, and/or initiative.
	Failure to sufficiently demonstrate a commitment to and capacity for accomplishment.
	Inability to relate your degree program to your future professional plans and goals.
	Future plans that do not involve a position of leadership or influence.

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