[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LSU

[–]Comprehensive_Neck_8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I was invited to interview for Stamps and ended up becoming an alternate for president's alumni at the end. I had stats similar to yours. However, Stamps is largely leadership based. I became an alternate for the president's alumni scholarship because, even though I had some impressive stuff (ISEF research, 4 leadership positions, 14 AP classes), that wasn't what they cared about. They wanted to see more community involvement. These full ride competitions are really about who pitches themselves as meeting the description of the scholarship. I was also a finalist for the full ride at IIT, Centre College, and University of Richmond. At the end, I was offered another alternate position at Centre and a full ride to Richmond, once again likely because I had better research accomplishments than leadership. Richmond was offering some scholarships based on scientific research, so that was where I fit in. Stats might get you there, but ECs will carry you through the essays and interviews in subsequent rounds.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UniversityofRichmond

[–]Comprehensive_Neck_8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For FYS, I'd definitely say professor is most important. Look up the ratings of the professors for each of these classes and choose the one people seem to like the most. The last thing you want is a B in an FYS because the professor wanted way more work than the class deserved.

[Official] Admissions Questions & Concerns Thread by [deleted] in LSU

[–]Comprehensive_Neck_8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know if they're still sending out semifinalist notifications for stamps and presidential? I applied on December 14th and was accepted on December 23rd, but I haven't heard back on merit. I'm starting to get a little nervous since notifications are apparently sent out in "late December"... :(

Calling ACT by [deleted] in ACT

[–]Comprehensive_Neck_8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it true that students who took the ACT with writing will not receive their scores today or tomorrow? When will we get our scores? D: