per year
how much was the bump?
I think she got 28 with her application and got bumped to 32 with the PT rejection letter.
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Got it - thanks.
Anyone get the DHS or PT scholarship who can share their stats/info? Just want to understand what they were looking for this year. Thanks!
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My daughter was selected for PT (a surprise for all of us - we were mentally preparing for rejection).
GPA 3.7
ACT 35
Rigorous high school - all honors classes, with a few APs (school limits # of APs)
Some competitive internships related to ecology/science/environment
Currently doing scientific research with scientist at national museum
Community Service Award (475 hrs of community service)
The letter from Tulane was personalized and talked specifically about the 2 essays she wrote for the PT application. So at least in her case, the 2 scholarship application essays seem to be pretty important in the decision making process (who knows if that is always the case, but it was in this case). A few weeks ago, she was invited to Pathways to Medicine, but decided not to apply, even though she is interested in a premed path. Good luck to everyone. This is a long process with a lot of ups and downs along the way, as we are learning - believe in yourself/your kid and trust that your hard work will pay off for you.
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If you/ your child got a merit bump from PT/DHS last night, has it shown up in Gibson?
My daughter got 3k, but itās not reflected in her Gibson portal and her FA package just arrived still showing the original amount. Iāll call tomorrow if itās not updated- just curious if anybody else had an update yet?
My daughter also got a bump via yesterdayās letter.
It is not showing in Gibson online either.
They have really been on the ball though, so Iām sure it will soon.
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Did your daughter decide to attend Tulane?
If so, how is her experience?
(Also, are you from LA or OOS?)
Thanks SO much!
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She is very happily at Tulane! We are from Nebraska. She is also in the Altman program. Even with the Covid restrictions she is having a great year. I can only think it will be better for your kids as vaccines allow for more freedoms next fall. But Tulane was amazing in their planning, actions, communications, and care and concern. They Ļ opted several times in the fall to make things better for the kids, while maintaining safe environments
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Iāve received an email saying my Gibson portal was updated (Iām assuming to match the slight increase I was awarded after being denied PT) but the numbers havenāt changed yet. Has anyone else looked yet? Iām not panicking or anything; just curious if I need to do something for the new amount to show up.
My daughter had the same thing happen. Got email earlier todayā¦still no change.
Good to know Iām not alone. Iām assuming itāll update in a day or two 
Another question-itās not exactly related to DHS/PT but itās about financial aid so Iām hoping someone can help me out! I understand that unsubsidized and subsidized loans differ in the way interest is collected. However, I have offer amounts for both in my Gibson portal but it is my understanding that they are still loans-meaning that they are not scholarships and I will have to pay them back at some time. Am I correct?
Correct. They are both federal loans that need to be paid back. Schools will show these loans in the FA package and that can be misleading to some who think itās free money, like grants.
Ahhh thank you!
Were Stamps invites sent out this morning?
Yeah does anyone have any more info on Stamps? Iām really hoping to be considered.
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I hope someone who receives a notice on Stamps will post here so we will know to stop checking for it!
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Did anyone get an invitation for Stamps scholarship yet for Tulane?