<p>Anyone know when we find out?</p>
<p>And anybody who got it, what kind of stats did you have? Cause you're apparently selected by GPA and SAT/ACT, at least at the nomination round.</p>
<p>knowing scores will not help you. each states have different way of managing it. You can get better idea if you went to your states web site and see what requirements they have. Whenever congress is involved, politics is involved. For example, in Texas each congressional ditrict gets a proportional share and they like to give one to each high school. Only your SAT score, GPA and class rank plays a role. If you live in suburban metro area you have tough competition. If you lived in rural area, you can be a rock and still might get it. </p>
<p>Notification also varies from state to state.</p>
<p>each state has it's own selection criteria- in AZ, I think, it is a lottery once your high school nominates you. In CA, they rank by unweighted GPA, then SAT, so 4.0 1600, 4.0 1590 etc., other states have their own methods, so Google search for your state info</p>
<p>Would a 3.93, 2150/1400 have a shot in WA?</p>
<p>In NY, you need a 95 Byrd average (calculated differently) and a 1250 in one sitting.</p>
<p>I had a 1430 in one sitting, so that's okay -- but a 94.97! I WAS SO ****ED!</p>
<p>I'm in NY. you didnt need a 95 average for my school. o_0</p>
<p>I live in MS. Here's the Byrd Scholarship criteria straight from the MS Department of Education website:
[quote]
The eligible student must submit the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship application to receive consideration for a scholarship. The application must include the following information:</p>
<pre><code> o ACT or SAT Score
o Official high school transcript that indicates all grades received in grades 9 12 (or)
o Official copy of the GED test results signed by the GED Test Coordinator
o Information regarding extracurricular and co-curricular participation in grades 9 12
o Leadership activities and any Honors and Awards received in
grades 9 12
o A one page written essay
[/quote]
</code></pre>
<p>Wow. I don't know why I submitted that information to this thread :-? Oh well :-P</p>
<p>And I assume we'll find out sometime before August. The website I found that information on doesn't give an exact date.</p>
<p>In Michigan, I think each school nominates one student using a formula based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores.</p>
<p>I know, in CA, we found out before the end of the school year, but some people in other states wre still getting info over the summer, you might also search this site for historical BYRD posts</p>
<p>Go to your State Department of Education's website. Each state has somewhat different critieria and timelines for awarding the Byrd. Deadlines will be coming up in the near future. It is a good scholarship since it can be used at any university and is renewable for 4 years :-)</p>
<p>We like to keep it simple here in Kansas - anyone with an ACT of 32 or above is allowed to apply.</p>
<p>In NJ, the school nominates people, then they all have to write an essay in timed conditions without knowing the question ahead of time. I'm not sure how they weight it at that point, but I got the idea that the essay was pretty important.</p>
<p>when does the school nominate someone?? in nj??</p>
<p>In Colorado, the school nominates then the student receives an application. There are required minimum ACT/Sat scores, min. GPA requirements, a student essay on a provided topic, 3 letters of recommendation required, listings of school ECs, community service involvement and academic or leadership awards and the application must be typed. According to the judging rubric points are deducted if the letters of rec. do not specifically mention the Byrd, if there are typos. (1 or more) or correction fluid on the essay or any grammatical errors made by the student anywhere on the app. To top if off, the application (all four copies) must be stapled in the upper left corner. Points are deducted if it is on the right.
Kids that apply here really have their work cut out for them - if they get nominated!</p>
<p>Wow. MS kids have it easy. Everyone can apply, and there isn't a minimum anything for eligibility :-P</p>