<p>First, thank you so much for just reading this thread! Between senior year, college decisions, and outside scholarships apps, I am just really stressed out. Okay, the problem that I am having is that a school I have been accepted to has not offered me any academic scholarships despite their policy of doing so around the time of admissions. I called the school recently and a financial aid representative said the scholarships were reserved for "top students"; however, when I asked for the stats of those who receive the scholarships, I noticed I was well above the line. I was a bit afraid to point that out to him though. What do you guys recommend doing? I was thinking of calling back tomorrow and telling the school about me stats, but do you think it will make a difference? Thanks again for reading my thread and for the help :)</p>
<p>instead of calling, you might send a nice polite email to the director of scholarships. Include your stats (include SAT breakdown) and your GPA. </p>
<p>Politely mention that you wondered why you hadn’t been considered for a merit scholarship since your test scores are well above the score that the school told you was needed. </p>
<p>Are you sure this school has received your highest scores.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply! Yes, the school has received my highest score; I only sent my highest ACT score and a few weeks later the school sent an email saying that everything had been received. I will try the email, though:)</p>
<p>Call admissions, and get the regional officer in charge of your area of applicants. Thank him/her profusely for the acceptance and let the person know that you are seriously considering the school and was hoping there was some scholarships in the picture since your stats were within the range for consideration, and could the person look into the matter and get back with you, and please, do what he/she can do. Be polite and very humble.</p>
<p>Don’t close any doors if the answer is that there have been none given to you. Let them know that you are very interested in the school and that if any opportunity or eligiblity for awards arise before May 1, that you want to be considered since it could make a big difference in your decisions, much as you would just as soon make the commitment right now. Unfortunately, money is an issue for you and your parents, and please help make this happen.</p>