<p>Sort of sad not to get the DHS, but as a Distinguished Scholar I knew it was unlikely. It may be a blessing in disguise, as I’m beginning to rethink whether Tulane is the right school for me after falling head-over-heels in love with another school! That said, I don’t think Tulane is going to be an option unless they give me some pretty exceptional financial aid. </p>
<p>Congrats to those who did get it! What an amazing opportunity you’ve been given!</p>
<p>fallenchemist- I would just like to take a second to thank you for all of your words of wisdom and great insight about Tulane. I feel like if it weren’t for your presence here, I would have been emailing my admissions counselor daily, driving him insane!</p>
<p>whoazoe - You are sooo nice to say that, thank you. Happy to have been of whatever help I was. I am extremely glad you have found another school of which you think so highly, that is what is really important. Schools are something where you are allowed to have two (or even more) loves without having to feel like you are cheating, at least until you commit, lol. Then you only get to cheer for one.</p>
<p>The ONLY thing that is important is that you are happy wherever you end up. Tulane may lose an excellent prospective student, but it helps to know you found somewhere that you feel wonderful about.</p>
<p>You would think, but other mail from Tulane has not been in sync. The other twin did not get the DHS, but is very happy for her sister. The twin that did not get it was a Presidential recipient. The D who did get it got a slightly lower award initially (Founder’s? I am afraid that I can’t remember the name). We appreciate how lucky that they have both been, but it is a challenge to be keep emotional balance.</p>
<p>brklynmom - I cannot even imagine how difficult it is to have twins that are applying for the same schools, same scholarships, etc. I hope all works out for the best.</p>
<p>BTW, the next lower award from the Presidential is the Distinguished Scholar ($22,000) then the Founder’s ($20,000).</p>
<p>Does any know when RD decisions come out??
My D was deferred with a 3.90GPA, 32 ACT and a 2100 SAT. Good EC’s as well. We are from NY. Little puzzling?</p>
<p>I had a typo in my post, so it wasn’t as clear as I had intended. I was wondering what the project actually was as I was having a hard time finding anything other than references to “the project”. But with some more searching on the web, I found it. Very interesting. You are right, it is very open ended.</p>
<p>Hi Fallenchemist – your posts are so ‘on the mark’ – what do you think my daughter’s chances would be (ie is it even worth her giving this a try, when I see the stratospheric results some applicants have – Plus, do you have statistics to offer, e.g number of applicants/percentage of recipients for this award?</p>
<p>She’s at:</p>
<p>WGPA 4.15
UWGPA 3.7
SAT: 2100
Extracurriculars etc. all good</p>
<p>Thanks – not against trying, but wondering if it’s not a waste of time. Can you help? Thanks!</p>
<p>I’m not FC, but I’ll give it a stab. I think that with the change in the rule this year that the DHS applicants must apply EA or SCEA, there may be less than the approximately 1000 applicants in the past, for the DHS this year. In past years they awarded 100 with a net of 40-50. Last year they offered 75. Not sure how many they netted. I think you dau has a chance, GPA is good, but in past years they’ve indicated they like to see a 2250ish SAT and strong ECs. That said, it doesn’t hurt to try. Good luck!</p>
<p>I mostly agree with jym that the change in the rules make it a different, and unknown, “game”. Slight correction, they have only given out 75 two years in a row now. My D’s year was also only 75. I think she is about right on the number of applicants, possibly as high as 1300 in the past.</p>
<p>In any case, I have to think her chances are pretty slim, but (and not to sound pollyanish or whatever) there is merit in the effort. And there have been a few Hail Mary’s that have come through in past years, from what I hear. Very few, but hey. AS LONG AS SHE TRULY INTERNALIZES IT IS A LONG SHOT, but still gives it a great effort, then she really has nothing to lose but a few (or maybe quite a few) hours she would spend on the application/project. I think you have to know if she would really take it hard in the (frankly) likely chance she doesn’t get it, or would more regret not trying. You know your D, so I think that should be your key guide here.</p>
<p>Last year my D won a DHS honorable mention award. I did not even know that there was such a schlolarship so it was a very pleasant surprise. And I have no idea how many were awarded. So you never know, and you have nothing to lose by applying. The honorable mention was $28,000 for 4 years. And she had 2200 SATs and about 3.9 unweighted GPA. She is a freshman at Tulane now and absolutely loves it!</p>
<p>That’s right, I had forgotten about those awards. They were new last year. Once again, shows how generous Tulane is in terms of merit scholarships.</p>
<p>THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR VALUABLE INPUT!! Let’s see if she wants to give it a shot anyway. Glad to hear that some kids ‘LOVE’ Tulane, there are such negative impressions out there post-Katrina.</p>