[hzheng_449]

So what I heard from a senior teammate is that what makes a Deans List Finalist is someone who demonstrates team involvement and leadership within their own team.

Winners are individuals who all went above that and spread FIRST beyond their teams and into their greater community.

449 is a heavily student run team, and as a result most of our officer/team leadership actually meets the category for Finalist. (3 out of our past 4 Vice-Presidents have been Deans List Finalists). Speaking from personal experience, this means that we are generally wrapped up in the day to day of the team, and as a result don't spread much into the greater community which explains why we still have not had any students that are Deans List Winners.

So Safiq, your essay is almost the exact opposite. Your essay lets us know that you did what is scientifically referred to as a metric sh*tton of outreach. (In all seriousness, it was pretty amazing). You should definitely expand more about what your role on your own team is. I'm sure you have done more than your team's chairman's presentation; make sure to list out all of your team positions and responsibilities so judges can get a better sense of your role in your own team.

Also, feel free to ask Dean's List winning / finalist teams to proof your work (449 included). Everyone is extremely friendly, and I'm sure they would love to give you input.

Last but not least, Congrats to all of the Deans list Winners this year!