<p>Me too, Karlerzz.
I felt really discouraged until I realized that I should just wait for the actual emails.
Some past finalists even said they got that when they called.</p>
<p>You’re right diffuse … I read more on last year’s thread and some got that infamous “letter in the mail” message but still got a finalist letter. Still a little discouraged but a bit more hopeful!</p>
<p>:( I just called and all I was told was that a letter had been sent. I’m soo crushed, I hope the 0-5 doc thing isn’t the only indicator.</p>
<p>Was anyone notified from UNCF because I just keep hearing about Asians… No offense, I’m just asking</p>
<p>Reading on from last year’s thread African Americans and Hispanics were some of the first ones notified… Just out of curiosity, what are these 5 documents needed to be received?</p>
<p>Ugh I’m so disappointed. I really shouldn’t have eaten before calling Bc now I just feel like throwing up. Sorry if its tmi guys</p>
<p>@Karlerzz its just finalizing your information and they want things like your financial aid info and official transcripts and stuff like that.</p>
<p>I completely feel you!!! I guess we just wait. The guys on Facebook said give it about 2-3 days so… I guess I just wait</p>
<p>They need</p>
<ol>
<li><p>School profile</p></li>
<li><p>Unweighted GPA form</p></li>
<li><p>Transcript</p></li>
<li><p>FAFSA SAR paper</p></li>
<li><p>Copy of any acceptance letter. It doesn’t have to be your final choice!</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Out of curiosity, did any of you guys applily to Ucla?</p>
<p>Thanks for the info!! and margiem315 I’m just the opposite I’m about to eat a lot because I still feel upset over the message D: lol</p>
<p>@Karlerzz haha id be doing the same if I hadn’t eaten. We still have a chance!</p>
<p>I also didn’t get the 0-5 thing. Still holding on though. I’m surprised that this year’s letters are coming out so early, last year no one got anything until the eigth. Anyone from the west coast get anything?</p>
<p>GUYS, I FOUND THIS FROM THE OLD THREAD. ALL HOPE IS NOT LOST:</p>
<p>"I am a finalist and I still got that “your letter is in the mail” message. You guys need to stop freaking out. "
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/gates-millennium-scholarship/985231-gates-millenium-scholarship-2011-2012-a-50.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/gates-millennium-scholarship/985231-gates-millenium-scholarship-2011-2012-a-50.html</a></p>
<p>And here’s another person:</p>
<p>“Hello, I’m a Hispanic from North Carolina and I was notified at 9:22pm last night. Also, when I called the GMS phone number before receiving the email, I was told that there is a letter coming in the mail concerning my GMS status. Do not fret all of you!”</p>
<p>So it’s definitely safe to say if you got the 0-5 you most likely got it, but if you didn’t that DOES NOT mean you aren’t a finalist.</p>
<p>thanks @bellarmine for finding those that was really helpful! I’m still going to wait for the letter instead of calling, just way too nervous. What other scholarships did y’all apply for?</p>
<p>Thank you so much!!! I applied for Ron Brown, Comcast, quest bridge just to name a few. I won Comcast</p>
<p>OMG i just called them and received the 0-5 docs message. I know I shouldn’t celebrate just yet, but almost cried. Congrats! I haven’t heard back from any of the scholarships yet. Hate how the notifications are so late!</p>
<p>@brightbluebirds, wow congrats! ((:</p>
<p>I’m totally obsessed now. And I live in WA state, so I’ll probably be the last to find out…</p>
<p>Guys - Are you sure you listened to the entire message? It’s suppose to talk about a letter being sent AND then talk about the documents directly afterwards. Do not hang up after hearing about a letter like my friend did :P</p>