<p>Wait a second, runawa and hairpotty, how did you guys already find out about the college scholars program? I am one of the 16 finalists and the decisions for that program are not supposed to sent until after the March 24-25 weekend, which includes an interview/presentation. Please clarify.</p>
<p>I got one of those acceptance packets as well, with Monroe, but I know that decisions for college scholars is not made until after March 25. Sorry, to post again, but I am just a bit confused as to what is going on. Thanks in advance. By the way, congrats to all the other early acceptees.</p>
<p>I didn't apply to College Scholar Program, so I'm not College Scholar. I just applied RD, and somehow I just got full scholarship. Sweet!</p>
<p>Oh, ok. Congrats. So, it's like a financial aid award?</p>
<p>I don't think so because I didn't fill out the financial aid application.</p>
<p>what are your stats hairypotty?</p>
<p>I'm sorry to say this, but I never reveal my stats, even my GPA & test scores.</p>
<p>Something's not right here. You didn't apply for financial aid. You didn't apply for the College Scholars program whose winners have not been decided yet anyway. You were accepted as a Monroe Scholar which only has the research stipend attached to it. But you received a full scholarship. Maybe you could share what the letter says.</p>
<p>Sure, no problem.</p>
<p>"Congratulations! blah blah blah....</p>
<p>In addition to being admitted to the College, you also have been named a William and Mary Scholar award recipient. This honor carries with it a scholarship equal to the full cost of in-state tutition and fees for up to eight semesters. The enclosed information from the Office of Financial Aid provides more details concerning this award."</p>
<p>Monroe Scholars is a program just for VA residents, and College Scholars have to be nominated by their schools (or vice versa). Certain high schools are part of this special program, where students are nominated. My high school is not on this list, and I am out of state. I'm assuming that I am not in the running for any of these opportunities, therefore, I shouldn't feel so bad when I mailbox is empty!</p>
<p>yankeeboy: I think Monroe is open to all students; VA residents probably found out ahead of the rest since the mail would only take one day. If letters were mailed on Friday, others should get their notifications tomorrow. It is for the top 5% or so based mostly on scores and GPA.</p>
<p>William and Mary Scholars is not the same as College Scholars - here is the description from the web site: Scholarships
The William & Mary Scholar Award is presented to students who would add to the diversity of our campus and/or have overcome extreme adversity. Awards are worth the amount of in-state tuition each year or approximately $25,000. Every student who applies to William & Mary for admission is considered; there is not separate application process or deadline.</p>
<p>Congratulations to all those accepted - d hopes to see you all in August!!</p>
<p>How's admission at W & M compared to UVA's and Duke's? If I got in W&M, is it likely that I would get in UVA too?</p>
<p>I know kids who've been accepted at either W & M or UVA, and rejected or waitlisted at the other. This includes my oldest d, who was a Monroe Scholar at W & M but waitlisted at UVA. She always attributed this to writing lackluster essays for UVA - she couldn't seem to connect with the prompts (and submitted an essay with one really amusing typo, which she discovered months later).</p>
<p>My middle d was admitted as a Monroe at W & M and an Echols Scholar at UVA, but waitlisted at Duke. </p>
<p>In your case, being a W & M Scholar indicates that you may have a hook that would be of interest to Duke and UVA, as well as W & M. </p>
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No - it's open to all applicants. I don't know whether ED students are ever considered for the Monroe program, however, because the school obviously uses the program for recruitment purposes and kids accepted ED are already obligated to attend. It would be interesting to find out.</p>
<p>It's my understanding that there are two in-state (looks like you and hairpotty) and two out of state.</p>
<p>kmh2078: Thanks for providing the details about the "William & Mary Scholar Award." That clears up some of the confusion. I know that many kids and parents anxiously await results or if any hints of results on this site and try to get a sense of where they stand. When a crucial piece of information is missing it doesn't do much but add to their anxiety. So it appears that W & M has 3 "awards." One being a the W & M Scholar Award that Hairy Potty has received that indeed includes an instate tuition award. Two, being the Monroe Scholar award that has some perks but only a $3000 stiped for research, and the College Scholar Awards that begins with a nomination from Virginia high schools and a number of selected schools across the country. The weekend at the end of March will finalize those winners. It does help to compare apples to apples. Thanks! But Runawa, where do you fall in this picture?</p>
<p>Some kid at my school just found out he got in and with a full scholarship. Although nice and smart, I would not consider him a likely candidate (not $$ needy or a top 5%) for a full scholarship to W & M. So, what are other reasons why people are getting full scholarships?</p>
<p>"add to the diversity of our campus and/or have overcome extreme adversity"</p>
<p>So are the people getting the scholarships mostly minorities or low income people? People that have gotten the scholarship: would you consider yourself under one of these categories?</p>
<p>Just a thought: The out of state acceptances seem to be so very competitive. How big is the disparity between in/out of state stats? If a 2330/2400 4.0 GPA (for instance) doesn't get you in from out-of-state, how does that compare to the VA residents who are accepted?</p>
<p>Now that I think of it, the person is question would add diversity to their campus and has overcome adversity (although not financial). Makes perfect sense. BTW...he is very deserving!</p>