<p>I have been working through the work that is necessary to apply for the Villanova Presidential Scholarship, but I want to know: If I receive the scholarship, do I have to go there due to the lengthy application process? On top of that, what are my chances of receiving the scholarship with a 1500 (CR+M), 4.35 GPA, and a good amount of clubs and activities?</p>
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Yes separate application. See <a href=“http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/admission/presidentialscholarships.html[quote]In ”>http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/admission/presidentialscholarships.html
In</a> order to be considered for the Presidential Scholarship, students must first be nominated by the chief academic officer of their high school (principal, president, headmaster), guidance counselor, or an official school designee. They can also be nominated by a representative from a home school entity or non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping high school students with the college search process. They then must submit a completed application for admission by December 1. Upon nomination, students will be given further instruction on how to apply for the Presidential Scholarship.
Your stat should put you in the finalists
While there are no minimum grade point average or standardized test score requirements for Presidential Scholarship eligibility, the average high school GPA among Presidential Scholarship finalists for the Class of 2017 was 4.26/4.00 on a weighted scale, the average combined SAT score (critical reading + math) was 1470/1600, with ACT scores that were similar in competitiveness. The Selection Committee takes a holistic approach in reviewing applicants and looks at multiple criteria including academic achievement, civic engagement, creativity, expertise in a particular field, leadership and resiliency.
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<p>Are you asking…If you win the big award, are you obligated to ATTEND Villanova?</p>
<p>Yes, sorry if my question wasn’t clear… Villanova isn’t one of my top choices, but if I get the scholarship, it would obviously be a good option. I’m just afraid of not having my choices open</p>
<p>I’m not sure what @4dadskids is responding to, but I’m not seeing where you would be required to attend.</p>
<p>Okay. Thanks for the help!</p>
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OP, you could refuse the Villanova Presidential Scholarship by not attending Villanova; but you can’t use the scholarship on other schools.</p>