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BEWARE THE SALES PITCH THAT’S NOT A SCHOLARHIP

“Congratulations on being nominated to attend the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.”, reads the fancy script on the expensive feeling card complete with gold seal.   The card promises  “lifetime advantage” and valuable resume padding.  It’s hard to miss the words “elite”, “distinguished,” and “select.” The letter is a marketing scam. These particular leadership…