Word: importantant
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Dedication to students, Phillips said, is the most important factor.
"For [important politicians], we would ask them if they would be interested in coming to the IOP," she said. "But we rely on former fellows to tell them what a wonderful experience it is. [former fellows]then recommend people who they think would be interested."
The IOP looks for people who are not only politically active, but who are passionate about a certain issue, officials say. This trait is important because Fellow usually run small study groups at the IOP.
The most important thing, IOP Director Alan K. Simpson says, is to find people who are truly dedicated to inspiring undergraduates to enter the realm of public service and political life.
This belief is far more important than winning a World Series--although, continuing the Brooklyn-Boston parallel, it should be mentioned that the Dodgers eventually won it all in '55.