<p>I think you also have to exclude Foreign Language and electives from the gpa calculation, but maybe that's just NY.</p>
<p>I was told by a representative for PHEAA that the Pennsylvania Byrd recipients will be notified in early June. If anyone in PA hears anything, please post.</p>
<p>Last year, people in NY heard from Byrd JUNE 7 to JUNE 10.</p>
<p>Its a no go here in MN. Just heard today. Bummer...</p>
<p>Anyone heard in CA? Or at least give me a phone number to call or any contact?</p>
<p>Simba, has your S heard from his school? No news either way over here.</p>
<p>we haven't heard, but his councelor said he did.</p>
<p>I'm from Maine, and I heard I didn't get it.....1590/800/800/800, 4.0....I thought this was supposed to be an "academic" scholarship.</p>
<p>your class rank and gpa may also play a role + some social engineering like only one from each high school or only so many per each congressional district etc.</p>
<p>luckystar:</p>
<p>call them and ask for the explanation. This worked for me - they reversed their decision.</p>
<p>any word on the Byrd scholarship in GA?</p>
<p>Luckystar41, you stole my name! And you have almost the same stats as me too lol.</p>
<p>lol....I called up my state office today, and found out why I was not selected. Apparently, in Maine, only 40% of the criteria are made up of objective factors, such as GPA and SAT scores. 60% meanwhile, are made up of the wondrous, indicative soft factors, such as extra curricular activities, essay, etc. The lady said that I had the best stats for my selection region, but didn't have the "promise" and other factors they were looking for. What do they consider "promise" anyway!!?? I suppose an NHS president with a 1200 is truly a more qualified candidate in their eyes, and looks to be more likely to succeed in life. And this is an academic scholarship! Ridiculous, simply ridiculous....</p>
<p>Wow, that 60% contrasts sharply with the 0% in NY and many other states...</p>
<p>I don't think I even had to write an essay or get recommendations or anything. If I remember correctly, all I had was a very short (1 page) form to fill out with GPA, scores, rank and basic info like name and address. They probably also got a copy of my transcript. I did get the scholarship, but I actually prefer the ones that do want an essay and things--it seems more fair to me. I guess it's good to have some that are straight by the numbers though.</p>
<p>for nj, how much is the essay worth. I think i screwed the essay up but everything else, academically and EC wise is outstanding</p>
<p>I didn't get it in Ohio with a 4.0/1600. I had an A- in Hon. English 10, but other than that I don't see what could have happened. My GC is giving them a call (although the guy is mysteriously always out of the office). Hoping for a turnaround like conwoman's.</p>
<p>I'm from Florida and I didn't even have to fill out anything. The guidance counselor just fills out my GPA and SAT and that's it. I'm hoping I'll get it - I have the exact same stats as the nominee from my school and she got it. But, alas, good old florida dept of education makes us wait until july!</p>
<p>Did anyone else from FL know about this</a> form? My guidance counselor never told me about it! I have to call to make sure it's not too late to send it in!</p>
<p>slipstream99:</p>
<p>Yeah, I remember signing that a few months ago. It was the only thing I had to do for the entire application. It's such a nominal part, though, that I doubt it will affect you adversely.</p>