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Can you provide tips for running for Boys State?

• Hello, I am one of multiple candidates running for Boys State in my school this year. I'd like advice or anything at all that may help me get chosen to represent my school. Following are what I am going to wear(my hair will be combed during the interview) and my short autobiography that I wrote. My interview is in 3 days, any tips will be greatly appreciated. Autobiography: Born on November 30, 1995, into the community of South Gate, Los Angeles, I have made it my duty from personal experiences to become a positive and influential leader among my peers. As I was young, my father had to support my family of 5 single handedly, I witnessed the necessary struggles first hand and I respected his strength that he exhibited raising me. I began to understand that everyone has potential to be something great. It was not until 8th grade United States history that I found a genuine interest in politics and taking on responsibilities. That year, with the guidance of my teacher, I, along with a few others, founded the school’s “University Club”(which was essentially the school’s AVID). Later on through the leadership I demonstrated, and active commitment to the club, my teacher selected me and a few others to participate in a Model UN Conference. I was honored to take up such a great and exciting task. Ever since that year, I understood that in order to make an impact, you must be willing to work diligently to achieve it. After moving to Corona during freshmen year, I made plans to join the school’s cross country and track teams, participate in other extracurricular activities, and enroll in advanced courses. Once again, new doors opened, my experience in Cross Country and Track developed my pride and strength. This year I acted as a mentor among the younger athletes, I give them advice and taught them respect to the best of my ability. Those are the main activities I participate in, another includes ECO, an environmental awareness group that reflects my passion for the environment. Every task I am assigned, I perform to the best of my ability. Every experience I persevere, I am a stronger person. My entire family may not have had much success in terms of attending a higher level education, or following a path that they wanted to embark, but I will always be working hard towards what I know I want. Hopefully Boys State can provide another rich experience that I will gladly and honorably take a part of. Suit: http://i43.tinypic.com/23y88.jpg

• Answer:

  Sounds good to me. Wish I was one of the Legionnaires to interview you. I think you've a pretty good chance of being selected for American Legion Boys State.