Do you know how I can get an invite to Distinguished Scholars and The Invitation to Excellence? Was there a separate application? From what I have read my SAT score (1470) and GPA (4.0) qualifies me. I applied on October 6 so maybe I just need to be patient? Just wondering if I missed a step. Thanks.
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It is my understanding these are rolling events. Meaning they will have them throughout the year. This would be a good oppurtunity for you to reach out to your admissionās counselor and ask them. Also, check your Connect & Visit tab in your GoBaylor account. Scroll down to Scholarship Programs. That is where my daughter found her invitation. Good luck to you! With scores like yours you should get an invite for The Invitation to Excellence!
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My daughter was accepted today! This was a wonderful surprise as we didnāt know Baylor does rolling admissions. We didnāt receive any merit info, just see that merit scholarship is āunder reviewā. Does anyone know when merit info may come out? Thanks!
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So, daughter applied Early Action and she received her acceptance tonight! We are shocked to hear so soon!
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Congratulations!!! My daughter received her acceptance this evening as well! Iām not sure about the merit scholarships, though! Iām interested in knowing as well.
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Congratulations to your daughter too! Hope to find out more info soon about scholarships!
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Congratulations!! When did your child apply? My daughter applied EA on 8/5. Sheās not home for me to ask her if sheās heard.
My daughter applied EA at the end of August. Good luck to your daughter - hope she hears good news very soon!
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My daughter received her acceptance this evening as well. Applied Early Action in September.
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My daughter was accepted as well! She applied EA in early September. It says merit info by Februaryā¦thatās a long time to wait!
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Daughter also got her acceptance around 7:30 last night. Now we wait for meritā¦
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My son also heard from Baylor last night and got admitted. He applied EA too. His portal also says merit aid is under review and will hear by Feb 1.
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Daughter got her acceptance last night, Early Action, Merit under review
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I read last years thread. It seemed that every Friday night around 7:15/7:30pm CT was when a batch of decisions were released. That definitely seemed to be the case yesterday. Is that what we are to expect this year? A batch every Friday up until Jan. 15?
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and BTW Congrats on all the acceptances!!!
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Does anyone know if the CSS is required for merit? We completed the FAFSA, but knowing we wonāt qualify for any aid, we didnāt complete the CSS, more because weāve heard how much of a pain it is to complete. Thanks for any advice!
No. Iāve heard FAFSA at a few schools. Never css.
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I believe Santa Clara University still requires the FAFSA and Profile for all types of aid (merit and need based) at least for incoming freshmen.
I believe Boston University does also for some of their merit awards.
Best to check each of your colleges to know for sure what they require. There are many that do not require any financial aid forms for merit aid considerationā¦but you want to know for sure what your colleges require.
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@jychi this thread is asking about Baylor. Is that the college you are inquiring about? If not, you might want to creat your own thread about the need for completing financial aid forms for merit aid consideration.
If Baylor, this is on their website but I would check to make sure of what you need to do.
OPTION 1: MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Your comprehensive academic record and a full review of your completed Baylor application file determine your eligibility for a Baylor merit-based scholarship. No additional application is required. All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships when they apply, including students who apply as test optional.