<p>I applied to Sewanee Early Admission for a chance at merit scholarships.
I'm wondering if anyone can estimate within the ballpark of what I may receive (this is my dream school).</p>
<p>GPA 3.74
ACT 30
Private Catholic School (prestigious)
National Honor Society
Editor-in-Chief of school Literary Magazine
Writes for County Newspaper
Joint-Enrollment in local state college
Works 20 hours per week
Long history of community service</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>I think you are a very strong candidate for the Presidential merit award which is in the $8,000 to $12,000 per year range and also have a good chance for the Wilkins scholarship which is in the $16,000 per year range. The Wilkins award also carries with it an invitation to the merit weekend. The key to the greater merit awards ($24,000 and up) is of course attending and shining at the merit weekend interviews. Good luck.</p>
<p>Sewanee is also my dream school! Could someone chance me on merit scholarships too?</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT - 1310
GPA (wt) - 4.2
varsity soccer
varsity track
student body president
NHS
band
community service
extensive involvement with Campus Life
work 10-15 hrs a week</p>
<p>Hi, I’m a valid candidate for merit scholarships at Sewanee (GPA unweighted 3.8, SAT 1970 (1330), in many clubs with lots of leadership positions, meaningful essays, etc.). I also received my acceptance letter having applied Early Action (today). Inside there was no mention of a merit weekend invitation, let alone a scholarship under $12,000. Do any of you know if the merit scholarship letter comes separately from the decision letter? Thanks!</p>
<p>RI2015,
I got my letter yesterday too and there was no mention of merit scholarships, so I’m thinking that comes later. I’m glad i saw this post! I was worried that I didn’t get any money!</p>
<p>I posted a similar post on a different merit weekend thread and this was someone’s response: Yes, my S got an email first and then a letter that said he was accepted and a semifinalist for the Merit weekend. I am sorry you did not get this, but Congratulations on your acceptance!!!</p>
<p>So congrats silverbay11, but I think we’re in the same invitation-less boat.</p>