My son was deferred EA. Is UGA generous with merit money? I wouldn’t think it was possible to get any merit if you were clearly not their first choice and deferred. Am I wrong?
I know of one person that was deferred and received $1000/yr as an instate student. So it is not impossible, but I never knew how this came about.
@Anxiousmom12 in the same boat here. Know the chances are slim, but hoping after holistic review they still still consider scholarships. I know many with same stats as my DS who were admitted EA, not sure why he ended up deferred…hoping the balance of his application helps admissions.
It is possible, I was deferred and received Presidential Scholarship.
@eman123 Congrats and thanks for the hope! Are you a freshman now?
@eman123 that’s great to know! Would you mind sharing your stats?
yes
My stats were 3.7 UGA GPA 31 act and Im a current freshman.
Thanks @eman123. Definitely encouraging, though I know the stats this year are even tougher thhan when you applied.
@Anxiousmom12 hoping for the best for both of us, but not thinking we will hear until March 16th. Hope I am wrong, Best of luck!!
I found this on the admissions blog:
Anon2
4 days ago
Mr. Graves. Is it possible to be awarded a Classic Scholarship if Admitted after being deferred EA? Or are they only extended to those admitted EA or on 2/23?
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David Graves Anon2
4 days ago
We will be awarding scholarships through early April, with offers going to admitted freshman from all three admission dates.
@JerseyPops that’s so helpful. Thanks so much for sharing.
mine was deferred in EA then accepted last friday and given a 9 thousand dollar per year scholarship.
@tb2000 do you mind listing your stats? Thank you!
@tb2000 that’s great, congrats! Did you submit new higher scores since deferral from EA?
@tb2000 one more question…did the scholarship info come with acceptance or separately?
@Anxiousmom12 I would guess Scholarship came with acceptance for @tb2000 since they already know and only found out accepted on Friday.
Also curious on stats…since assuming an updated score drove acceptance 2/23 instead of 3/16, would be helpful to know new score or jump from previous score.
@Meant2B score went up 1 point on the Oct ACT which they did not have in time for the EA review. Yes the scholarship came with the admissions notice. Scholarship was a surprise since she had been deferred in EA
@Anxiousmom12 32 ACT SS, 3.99 unweighted. 600 plus hours of community service, NHS treasurer, lettered in three varsity sports, Executive Board for a community charity. Winner of a small scholarship given to the most service oriented senior.
Thanks @tb2000. Congrats again!
@Anxiousmom12 I assume your student is waiting on UGA in order to make final decision too? Super stressful 