<p>So my DD waited until she was done with SAT's in October to start the college application process, and in doing so, missed the deadline for the JES application, due Nov.1 Her counselor knew she was interested in Scripps, but did not tell her about the deadline either. Also, she was not ready to send in her application to Scripps, as she was doing the common app, and did not pull everything together until Christmas break. SOoooo..long story short, she missed out on a possibility of a merit scholarship. Has anyone ever asked for a late review? Is it even within the realm of possibility, or is it just our tough luck?</p>
<p>My personal opinion is that it is your tough luck. They probably had over 500 applications that made it in on time., so I can't imagine they would consider her for a merit scholarship at this time.</p>
<p>sorry jrmom but I really doubt it. The app isn't the only aspect of awarding the scholarship. They also have an on-campus component where all the JES finalists come to Scripps for a weekend and that is long over. See other threads in this forum. Good luck to you daughter. I am sure she will love Scripps.</p>
<p>Thanks, I am so new to all this and I was hoping that the financial aid office would show some mercy, but deadlines are deadlines. Congratulations to all the JES finalists! My D did the SADIOS event in April, and it sealed the deal-she fell head over heels in love with Scripps, and we couldn't be happier for her. Now, anyone got a winning lotto ticket?</p>
<p>Will be taking my DDs for a visit to LMU and Scripps this summer. From everything I have heard, they are very likely to fall in love too. Good luck with that lotto thing! :)</p>
<p>My dad tried to ask them for merit aid. He didn't want to hear it from me that they didn't offer any at this stage. So stubborn. I really wish they did though. I hear you about the lotto ticket. That would be nice! haha</p>
<p>At the risk of sounding crotchedy - there are people who did their research, got their SATs taken by needed dates, got their apps in by Nov. 1, etc to try to qualify for JES scholarships. There were about 500 applicants who managed to do that. Not all of them were finalists, and of the finalists, not all of them got a JES scholarship. It seems kind of odd to think that "maybe" there might just be some JES scholarships lying around. If there were, I'd hope they went to an accepted student who'd applied for it, and didn't make the first cut(s), rather than someone who didn't bother to apply for the scholarship.</p>
<p>Having let my daughter be the driver of all things college related, I have belatedly realized my rookie mistakes. Due to her own set of circumstances, she took SATS late, and so missed out. Also, she was relying on her counselors to help her with critical information, and met with them frequently, and yet no one realized that this deadline existed. I am not saying that this is any excuse, just merely the facts. And no,we don't expect any kind of help from the FA office. I think the only thing that can be done now is to just have this post for others to see, so THEY don't miss the boat like we did.</p>
<p>jrmom01 - last post shows a good attitude about it.</p>
<p>I wish it wasn't so, but students can't really count on most HS guidance counselors for college advice on small private colleges (unless you go to a private college-prep HS). You really have to do your research and have the logistics of SAT/ACT exams, AP Exams, application deadlines, etc worked out.</p>
<p>Sorry jrmom01, I misunderstood. On some other threads there's been a fair amount of whining about various forms of "unfairness" with financial aid. I projected some of the attitudes onto you. </p>
<p>My apologies.</p>
<p>and to echo kcpdmp - the guidance couselors may not understand the ins and outs of most schools. At my d's school there is 1 guidance counselor for every 350 students (all 4 grades), so they have a tendency to recommend those things with which they are familar. They are constantly swamped by writing the recommendations, as well as their other responsibilities, such as dealing with student's personal problems, class problems, etc.</p>
<p>Yes, I have to say, the guidance counselors are indeed swamped and on overload with all that they have to do in the fall. Also, looking at Naviance, there's been a grand total of 4 applications to Scripps from D's school in the last 4 years, so I agree with the unfamiliarity factor. And finally, in this long saga of why we missed the boat....College was a scary idea for my D and I had to drag her last summer to visit schools on the East coast (we are in the west). But we were unable to visit schools on the west coast, so she missed seeing what a cool place Scripps is, and maybe that would have made the difference for her in terms of timing. My dad always said-Make your choices in life and then have no regrets. I have to keep repeating that as my mantra when I think about the 1/2 tuition that maybe could have been there....No regrets...No regrets....</p>
<p>To the OP, I can understand where you are coming from, feeling like a rookie as well. I have to admit it was Scripps reaching out to my D that opened my eyes to non-public schools and from there, how much it helps to be in the know. In the process I become aware of how savy and on the ball some high schoolers are, and it was the best of THOSE kids that competed for the JES. Those JES kids are amazing! FWIW, my D was given attention at her school assembly the other day for being the first in her school to be admitted to Scripps. She wasn't there... she was the only one still doing college visits!</p>