<p>Anyone else waiting to hear this week about being a finalist for Villanova's Presidential Scholarship? Website says decisions will be posted to MyNova the week of Feb. 3. I sure hope they post it tomorrow.</p>
<p><em>fingers crossed</em>, does anybody know the number of students who apply?</p>
<p>I think about 600 apply, for 28 scholarships.</p>
<p>My son applied for the Presidential Scholarship. He has strong stats but he understands just how competitive these scholarships are. He visited Villanova twice from CA and he feels like it would be a great fit for him as he proudly wears Villanova’s gear. He was accepted into USC with a nice scholarship and many other top schools in the country, but Villanova stands as his #1 choice. He prefers smaller class sizes and wants to experience the East Coast. Good luck to all! </p>
<p>Villanova is closed today, so it looks like it’s not gonna happen today. Damnit, I didn’t know it was happening this week and now my stomach is in a knot. Good luck everyone!</p>
<p>Cagg thanks for the update! Hang in there B-) </p>
<p>Painful !!!</p>
<p>So painful! I give myself extreme heart palpitations every time I sign into MyNova. Hopefully they’ll post tomorrow. I’m just super nervous because this will definitely be a deciding factor for me about Villanova. </p>
<p>I got interviewed the other day for their regular Villanova scholarship. Anyone know if any money you win from that gets added on to any money you could possibly win from Presidential finalist? I’d find it surprising but I guess it is a possibility that Villanova could be that generous! </p>
<p>Glad everyone else is just as nervous 
Can’t believe the amount of applicants!</p>
<p>Magzmt, do you know how many applicants?</p>
<p>Our D is also waiting for the my NOVA notice for finalists. I didn’t know the school was closed today. That storm missed us but it looks like they will get hit later this week and may be closed for another day. Not a good situation for those waiting. She has an alumni interview scheduled for this Wednesday for a different scholarship program. Good luck to everyone.</p>
<p>@WatchfulEye</p>
<p>I believe 600 applicants - as @cookie16 said above. I’m going on that - it seems accurate I think ?</p>
<p>I looked at some discussion threads from previous years. Number of applicants may be has high as 800? Just not sure of the count.</p>
<p>I just wish everyone knew if the results will be posted early in the week or later in the week? Did anyone check past years and see what is typical for Villanova?</p>
<p>I thought I saw a thread from 2011 that said letters mailed Monday, My Nova updated Wednesday. VSB and other students may get phone calls early in the week. But who knows, really. We can just be sure all will be revealed this week.</p>
<p>Decisions are up! Just found out that I’m a finalist! The notification on My Nova said that close to 2,000 people applied this year.</p>
<p>Congrats Mdf730, I didnt make it but good luck on the next round.</p>
<p>Congrats Mdf730, my son didn’t make the cut either. 1590/1600 2370 overall 3.85 UW. Our family thought he would have a fighting chance due to his URM status. Apparently, he is not the demographic Villanova was looking for. Oh well, he has plenty of options. Villanova seems like a great university. I wish everyone here good luck!</p>
<p>Congrats mdf730, I didn’t make it</p>
<p>Congrats @Mdf730 and I’m a finalist too! Good luck to everyone checking MyNova. They said it was a record year of 1,960 applicants for 18 scholarships.</p>
<p>Will those of you who are finalist please post your stats and why you believe you are a finalist? What’s your hook?</p>