<p>What kind of merit-based aid does UR have to offer? I have a 2230 SAT and a good GPA to go along with it; would I be offered any kind of scholarship?</p>
<p>There is potentially excellent merit aid. The UR website explains it better than I can…</p>
<p>[Merit-Based</a> Aid - Financial Aid - University of Richmond](<a href=“Financial Aid - University of Richmond”>Financial Aid - University of Richmond)</p>
<p>Merit money at Richmond is iffy. My daughter had a 2200 on the SAT and a very high GPA, all honors or AP classes, and leadership positions. She received a likely letter from Richmond (think this was the first year they had them) but no merit money. During the info session, I was pretty sure she would be a contender for merit money, this did not happen.</p>
<p>That’s interesting; every applicant is automatically considered, right?</p>
<p>For merit money, it is best to apply to the Richmond Scholars program by December 1:
[About</a> the Program - Richmond Scholars - University of Richmond](<a href=“http://scholars.richmond.edu/program/index.html]About”>http://scholars.richmond.edu/program/index.html)</p>
<p>My daughter applied for the Richmond Scholars Program. I think that is the primary way to get merit. It consisted of one extra essay. Also, from the stats posted on this site, finalists did not necessarily have the highest GPA or standardized scores. They are looking for passion in something, such as an extracurricular activity. My daughter definitely has that but I guess she was not what they were looking for in terms of scholarships.</p>
<p>NJM, I had a 1480 SAT equivalent on my ACT (2220 on the new test) and didn’t receive aid either. It’s not formulaic – it’s a very holistic process, just like admissions.</p>
<p>I’m sure your daughter was considered for the award. It’s also important to note that all finalists for Richmond Scholars receive Presidential Scholarships, which are $15,000 if I recall correctly.</p>