Whether or not he even decides to go to college when the time is right, I want him to resemble a person thoughtful enough to return a granola bar,<br />and gracious enough to respect every person in his community.<br />Check This Box if You’re a Good Person -<br />HANOVER, N. H. — When I give college information sessions at high schools, I’m used to being swarmed by students.<br />This student, the custodian wrote, had a refreshing respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or clout.<br />And, as I learned from that custodian, a sincere character evaluation from someone unexpected will<br />mean more to us than any boilerplate recommendation from a former president or famous golfer.<br />But if it means students will start paying as much attention to the people who clean their classrooms<br />as they do to their principals and teachers, I’m happy to help start that trend.<br />Every year I’d read over 2,000 college applications from students all over the world.
