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SHARON: How can I help you today, Alice?

ALICE: Well, I came to talk to you because I want to apply for a scholarship.

SHARON: Oh, good. You're an excellent student.I'd be very willing to help you with that.

ALICE: Thanks. I really appreciate it.In fact, I do need a letter of recommendation for this scholarship.

SHARON: What kind of scholarship is it?

ALICE: It's an undergraduate scholarship offered by the American Minority Students Scholarship Association.I'm eligible for it because I'm Asian American.

SHARON: Fine. I know about that scholarship.You have to be a student in your junior year,and you have to have a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

ALICE: I'm a junior now, and my GPA is 3.92.

SHARON: Excellent. So you'll have a good chance of getting it.

ALICE: Well, I hope so. The competition is probably pretty heavy.And they want a writing sample too.

SHARON: Do you have an essay you want to send them?

ALICE: No, they want a special essay.I must write an essay on a particular question they pose.

SHARON: What is the question?

ALICE: They give applicants a topic.The topic is, "The Place of Ethnic Minorities in a Democratic Society."My essay must be three pages typed and double-spaced.

SHARON: That's a pretty short essay.

ALICE: Yes, but I need to write it by next week.

SHARON: Good luck. I'm sure you will do a good job.

ALICE: I came here today to talk to you because... Well, I need to ask two favors.

SHARON: Sure. What are they?

ALICE: First, I need a letter of recommendation.

SHARON: I'd be happy to write one for you.

ALICE: And second.... Well, I'm not sure if it's normal.

SHARON: What is it? Do you want me to read your essay?

ALICE: Yes, if you could.I mean, if you could read it to make sure there are no mistakes.Or maybe you'd have some suggestions.

SHARON: Of course I could read it. That's no problem. But you need to get it to me soon.

ALICE: I will. I want to write the first draft tonight.So I could bring it tomorrow morning.

SHARON: Alright. If you can bring it to me tomorrow morning,I can talk with you after class on Friday.So I'll have some feedback for you before the weekend.

ALICE: That would really help me a lot. I'm very grateful.

SHARON: Don't mention it. I'm always willing to help good students.