that’s a bummer, I was hoping I’d find out before my spring break. But thank you so much for the info!
My D21 applied to the Sakura Scholars program. Did anyone else? I wonder how competitive the program is?
I’m a finalist for the program and had my interview last Monday. In their email, they said we’d hear back sometime this week about their decision. Fingers crossed!
@jilljuly03 - does that mean regular decisions could come out this week or have you already been accepted?
March 22nd is the likely release date
Do the specialized honors programs hear earlier than regular RD?
No. Honors decisions are released at the same time as RD.
No. RD comes out March 22, however it’s possible that FDDS scholars that are accepted will hear back earlier.
so if i haven’t been notified for FDDS I should assume I didn’t advance?
Yes. Finalists for the program have an interview before the admits are selected.
It’s not an indictment on AU but on colleges in general. The admissions office do a poor job of notification when someone is eliminated or at public schools like UMD when all scholarships are out. They should send a note - so people know.
Emory is good about this. My child applied for their Scholars program. We got a note saying she wasn’t selected to advance.
I’m surprised no one gets this at the admissions level…well few get this.
USC does a similar thing with their priority scholarships
agreeed. students shouldn’t be led on with false hope
I haven’t heard anything about the FDDS program since my interview. They said they’d notify us between March 8-12th. Not sure if the silence is a good or bad thing…
I wish you well. I don’t know if they would tell the winners they didn’t win or not? My daughter just interviewed at Wash & Lee for a program and they just said your decision, including the scholarship, will come out around April 1st. So I assume it will be on her offer letter.
I hope you get it. I’m bummed we did not qualify. AU is her top choice and she did so much demonstrated interest.
But either way, I hope they don’t leave you hanging. You can always call and ask - they understand kid’s have nerves.
Unfortunately, the weight of their words - giving dates - they don’t always meet them and they don’t realize that kids are hanging on their every word!!!
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Hahaha yea let’s hope they email soon. The anticipation is killing me lol
my portal says it will be down march 17th and march 18th, is this an indicator of when they will be coming out? or is it def march 22nd?
jilljuly03 = Was the interview for the Sakura Scholars program? My D21 has spoken to various people at the school (both initiated and requested) but a formal interview did not occur. Any clarification you can share would be appreciated.
Thanks.
No. It normally goes out a few days before decisions for maintenance.
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The interview mentioned was for the FDDS program. There are not interviews for Sakura Scholars.
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