<p>I received the bausch and lomb honorary science award from the U Rochester and a $7500 scholarship. Does anyone know about how prestigious the award is and if it will improve my chances of acceptance at rochester, or other schools? thanks</p>
<p>chemistry30… Congratulations. As a recipient of the award your application fee is waived and you are automatically eligible for the Bausch and Lomb Scholarship, though the scholarship is not guaranteed. Most recipients of the award are chosen because they demonstrate exceptional skills in a specific discipline or because of their overall academic performance. You were likely selected as a recipient by a teacher/counselor, and that says a lot to me as an admissions counselor about the respect that your teacher/counselor has for you. That is something we certainly consider when reviewing applications.</p>
<p>Great! Thank you very much for the answer!</p>
<p>You are welcome!</p>