<p>ROFLMAO, Tilgaham. Don’t forget red beans and rice, oyster Po’ Boys and crawfish parties. Great stuff. (“Mardi” Gras, btw). Tulane is pretty good about aid from what I hear, so be optimistic. Don’t forget that you can also talk to your FA person if you don’t like the first offer. I am sure it will work out.</p>
<p>congrats!!!</p>
<p>So I applied little over a month ago. Tulane then lost my transcript and I had to fax them in multiple times. Now when I look on the web site it says “Your decision is pending review
We will try to get you a decision in just a few weeks, but you will receive a final decision by April 1.” So, did i get deferred? Are they just unorganized? Any insight would be awesome.</p>
<p>Judging from the various posts over the last couple of weeks, it would appear the April 1 message means deferred. The message for “we are still getting to your RD application” is a bit different. If this is your first choice school and you want to be 100% sure, send an e-mail to your adcom. You can find out who your adcom is by going to [Tulane</a> Admission: Meet Your Counselor](<a href=“http://admission.tulane.edu/counselors/index.php]Tulane”>http://admission.tulane.edu/counselors/index.php)</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks. I tried calling but the office is shut until Jan. 4th. Tulane only received my supporting documents about a week ago so still praying they haven’t got to it.</p>
<p>I got into Tulane! :)</p>
<p>But one question…since I got the 20K scholarship, will I still be able to turn in my new ACT score (assuming that it’s going to be higher) that’s coming out in a few days to see if I can get a better scholarship? I know I should be honored to receive something like this, but I want to take advantage of as many opportunities as I can. Also, I forgot to turn in a letter to waive my noncustodial parent form since my parents are separated and we have no contact with my father since then.</p>
<p>Ok, two issues here. The first, about submitting a better score and seeing if that can increase your scholarship: Sure, why not? I don’t know if it will work of course, but you have absolutely nothing to lose.</p>
<p>As far as the noncustodial parent issue, that has to do with need-based aid. The $20K is strictly based on merit. Work with the FA office at Tulane on this issue.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for answering!!! ^^</p>
<p>I’ve been accepted, honors program, and $25,000! I applied for the Dean’s scholarship so I’m waiting for that!</p>
<p>Does Tulane accept a DHS application if it’s one day late?</p>
<p>Oh and for fallen, here are my stats if you’re still “collecting” them :)</p>
<p>Accepted with 25k Scholarship and Honors Program</p>
<p>GPA: 3.85 Unweighted/4.4 Weighted
SAT: 760 800 710
SATII: 800 Math IIC, 800 Physics, 800 Chem, 730 Spanish
AP: 5’s on Physics C, Calc BC, English, Comp Sci, US History, Chem, Euro. 4 on Spanish
Uh school is pretty competitive ranked top 30 i think in newsweek.
IB Diploma Candidate as well.</p>
<p>Rec: just the generic counselor one.
ECs: Average I guess. Main one is Captain of Science Bowl.</p>
<p>that’s about it i think and congrats to all who got in!</p>
<p>Supercool and mgertz - Congrats to both of you. Supercool, when you say a day late, was it postmarked the 15th? If so, that is OK even if they don’t get it until the 16th or 17th. At least that is what they told another student who asked the exact same question. If it was postmarked late, then I can’t say. They might overlook it, but to be fair to everyone and to keep the line from shifting every year (“you did it for a guy at my high school last year” sort of thing) they would probably not take it if it was sent late.</p>
<p>Fallenchemist- Heck yeah man. I love me some Cajun cuisine. Gotta think about more than academics now. Are you a Tulane Undergrad student?</p>
<p>Fallen - well you see my teacher kinda forgot to finish his rec on time and I had to bother him that Tuesday afternoon for one. But there were also tennis tryouts that day so I didn’t get home until around 5:30. But then the post office closes at 5. I put it in the mailbox at around 6:30, but I’m not sure if that would be postmarked the 15th or the next day. Gah should I call them and ask about it?</p>
<p>SuperCoolDude: Yes, call or email them and tell them that you put it in the mailbox on the 15th but it might be postmarked the 16th. I’m sure they’ll accept it.</p>
<p>As an aside, the box you put it in would show the last pickup for each day. If the last pickup was after 6:30 on Wednesdays, you’d have a 12/15 postmark.</p>
<p>i just got a letter in the mail today-i was accepted to the honors program and i was selected as a presidential scholar as well ($25,000/year). i’m very happy- it is a good christmas eve! haha.</p>
<p>anyways, here are my basic stats for anyone who is interested:</p>
<p>GPA: 3.93 Unweighted/5.1 Weighted
Rank: 1/560ish
SAT: 690 M 690 CR 780 W
ACT: 35
SATII: 790 Math IIC, 730 Biology M (i sent these recently so idk if these were used in the admissions decision or not)
AP: AP Scholar w/Distinction- Human Geography 4, World History 3, Psychology 5, Calculus AB 4, English Language 4, Biology 5 (I’m in Calc BC, English Literature, U.S. Government, European History, and Environmental Science this year)
Rec: Just the counselor one the application required
ECs: President of Key Club, Lots of community service, NHS, Captain of Brain Brawl team, TV Production program for 4 years, etc.</p>
<p>i’m very happy! i didn’t think that going out-of-state would ever really be an option for me financially but now it is and i’m ecstatic. congrats to everyone else who got in!</p>
<p>paigetherage: Awesome and Congrats!!!</p>
<p>Paige - that is totally awesome. What a great christmas present!</p>
<p>Tilgaham - Tulane alum and now a Tulane Dad. D just finished first semester, she LOVES it there. Only in my dreams am I an undergrad there again. I totally loved being at Tulane also. I hope you have a great experience there as well.</p>
<p>Is the university making a push to “snag” highly competitive applicants? That’s what it seems like…and it looks to be working :D</p>
<p>Congratulations everyone!!!</p>