SMORES 1 SMORES Sophomore Honorary 2015 -‐ 2016 Application We are currently looking to recruit the next class of exceptional sophomores who will carry on the legacy of S.M.O.R.E.S. Sophomore Honorary, which means exhibiting Scholarship, Motivation, Outstanding-‐Respectability, Excellence, and Service. SMORES is an honorary exclusive to upcoming sophomores who are looking to not only remain active on campus but also meet new people and make life-‐long friendships. What is SMORES? SMORES is a philanthropy-‐based organization that focuses on bettering the University and community through philanthropic service and by participating in campus-‐wide activities all year round. Through that service, SMORES betters itself while simultaneously creating a family. This family consists of 28 academically outstanding students who pride themselves on active involvement, leadership, and character. The 28 members of this honorary represent a deck of cards, consisting only of the heart and diamond suits. Each member earns a letterman embroidered with a specific card that carries a unique legacy. What is an Honorary? We like to describe it as a crossover between Greek life and student council, in that it combines the family element of the Greeks with the involvement and integrity of student government. Essentially, it is a club on campus that is only as good as the members within it. Now… do you have what it takes to be a SMORE? SMORES 2 ***APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY NOON ON MONDAY, MARCH 9TH TO THE FRONT DESK OF THE ASUA OFFICE (3rd floor of the Student Union)*** NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If you have any questions about the application process or SMORES in general, please email us at [email protected], or visit our website www.ArizonaSMORES.weebly.com We wish you the best of luck on your applications! -‐-‐SMORES Selections Chairs 2015: Chandler Corley-‐Essex (A♥) and Robert Swartwout (J♦) Instructions 1. Applicants will write their name ONLY in the Personal Information Section 2. All pages must include the STUDENT ID NUMBER in the upper right corner 3. Submit the application in a legal-‐size manila envelope labeled with SID # only *The purpose of this format is to ensure a fair application, with no bias toward a particular individual or group. Please refrain from identifying yourself in the following sections (besides Personal Information), whether that is your name or campus organization with which you are involved. Cover Page Come up with a creative cover page that fully captures your personality. You can go anywhere with this! This is the first impression we get of you so BE CREATIVE! SMORES 3 Essays Please answer the following questions. Limit your response to loosely 250 words. 1. SMORES is about a group of people doing life together and having fun along the way. What is the best advice you have ever received? 2. SMORES never gives up. When you come home from a long day and feel down, what phrases or thoughts get you through it and keep you going? Choose ONE of the following questions to answer. No more than 250 words please. 1. SMORES is not just looking for perfect people because that sounds boring! Name three of your weaknesses and explain how can you make one of these a strength. 2. As Uncle Ben said, “with great power comes great responsibility.” SMORES has a responsibility to represent the sophomore class within the University. What is a tradition or activity that you would like to add to SMORES? 3. SMORES believes in second chances. Has there ever been a time where you were given a second chance, and if so, what did you do with that opportunity? Choose ONE of the following questions to answer. No more than 250 words please. 1. Getting to really know your fellow cards is an important part of the SMORES process; with that in mind, pretend you are a Buzzfeed Quiz. What are the first 6 questions you would ask? 2. SMORES isn’t a big fan of tools. That being said, if you were a household appliance, what would you be and why? 3. SMORES knows how to live in the moment. Recount a time where you truly seized the day (AKA YOLO’d). Résumé Please include a page detailing any of the following in which you find yourself involved. Please limit this to one page, and again, do not include specific affiliation to any Honorary, Greek, or ASUA involvement. However, please do include any council or e-‐board positions held. For example, if you are the President of Sigma Phi Epsilon you would simply write “ Greek, President”. High school accomplishments will be recognized. Education Volunteer/Community Service Work Experience Awards/Scholarship Campus Involvement Flippin’ Sweet Skills SMORES 4 Transcript Please include an unofficial University of Arizona transcript with your application. This can be obtained by selecting “Request Unofficial Transcript” in the “My Academics” section of UAccess. Personal Information Name: _______________________________________ SID Number:____________________ Birth Date: ____________ Hometown: ___________________ Cell #: ___________________ Major(s): __________________________ Minor(s): _________________ Shirt Size:________ Cumulative GPA*: __________ UA Email: [email protected] **must have minimum GPA of 2.5 to apply** I attest that all of the information provided on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. With this signature, I give SMORES Sophomore Honorary the right to verify the authenticity of the information provided. Signature:_____________________________________ Date:______________ SMORES Application Checklist: Cover Page Essays (4) Résumé Printed Transcript Personal Information SMORES 5 A few last reminders... •
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Make sure to submit your application in a legal-‐size manila envelope labeled only with your student ID number. It is to be turned into the front desk of the ASUA office by NOON on Monday, March 9th. Selected applicants will be contacted via email to schedule interviews. Also, make sure you like the “SMORES Selections 2015” Facebook page for updates on the selection process and for information on the upcoming mixers. Thank you so much for applying to be a part of SMORES Sophomore Honorary. We look forward to reviewing your application and wish you the best of luck during the rest of the selections process!