When will BK final decision come out? Mid March? My daughter had her interview on 3/2, and she was a little perplexed that her interviewers only asked two questions and the whole interview only lasted about 10 minutes. She thought she probably blew it.
A prior poster said that last year’s BK letter was dated March 20, so that might give some indication as to when we will find out. It appears most interviews are only 10-15 minutes long, so I would not assume she blew the interview. From what I gather, the interview is a small part of the decision process.
Thanks for the info. Hopes for the good news in late March
descions are out go on the financial aid portal and look under awards
Our presidential is not there yet…
mono1234 - I tried to log in but do not know my password. How do I get a password for the financial aid portal? I got my user ID from the acceptance letter. Thanks
@mono1234 D having same issue. Cannot get into fin aid portal.
Ok I think I figured it out. When you try to log into Financial aid portal click on shjow me my award. It will ask for id and password. Click on Identity verification. It will indicate your account has not been activated. Go thru the steps to activate the account and set a new password. Then log in. My page says they are reviewing the application. But then i clicked on “awards” at top and it shows the award.
Daughter appears to have won the full scholarship! It is showing as BK Scholarship $23,082!
Thanks @marylandhome - that worked and I now see the Presidential award there.
Just got the letter in the mail-- won the full scholarship!! It’s going to be tough to turn down a full ride
Also, where is the financial aid portal? When I log in my dashboard just shows me a link to my application and decision
How do you activate your Financial Aid account? And what is the exact link?
Here is the link to Testudo: http://www.testudo.umd.edu/Financials.html
Click on Financial Aid Inquiry
@Princetonian2020 look at what @marylandhome wrote on thread #147. That’s how my D was able to see the page.
My son just got his letter and certificate in the mail today! He got the full scholarship! Amazing to think that his college will be fully paid for!
You definitely have to activate your directory ID before the system will allow you to proceed anywhere. The financial information there is not complete but it clearly states that there is a BK award there. The letter you receive confirms that it is the award. It states " your award will provide you with full tuition, room, board, and a book allowance for four years, indexed to accommodate increases in these expenses".
My son got the full award!!!
Thank you for the info to get into the fin aid page. Congratulations to all who received awards!
Ahh yes, I see @cardinal2020mom and @marylandhome. I got my award, it was the full offer!
Congratulations!! You guys are awesome. 
Congratulations, everyone!! That’s a great accomplishment!
My daughter received full ride today too. #debtfreeeducation
So releived!