<p>I applied early action using the common app. I didn't realize there was a personal application until after I sent it in. Are you still eligible for scholarships if you used the common app? Also, what kind of stats are needed to have a shot at the dean's honor scholarship?</p>
<p>I doubt it matters which application you use. D got scholarship award after applying with CommonApp. Dean's Honor Scholarship is a bit of a crapshoot (for reasons I'm not going to go into), but I think you'd need something north of 1450 SAT R/M to have a shot. Good luck!</p>
<p>Alright, thanks. Yeah, I would imagine a full ride would be ridiculously hard to get.</p>
<p>Yankees-
It doesnt hurt to try for the DHS, but I agree, your stats should be strong. DS's SATs were 2290 (1510/1600 ; 740/770/780)</p>
<p>Is there a seperate app for the DHS? If I was awarded the Presidential, can I appeal it?</p>
<p>There is a separate application for DHS. Deadline is around mid-Dec. If you are awarded the DHS, it will automatically replace the Presidential award.</p>
<p>i havee a 3.9 UW gpa, first in my class, but only onle a 1360 CR/M SAT. do i have a shot? how many of these do they give out a year?</p>
<p>Do you happen to have strong SAT IIs? AP scores?? That might help an applicant. This past year (current freshman class) they offered I believe 100 scholarships, and ended up with 40 DHS students who were pretty impressive kids (met many of them at a DHS breakfast during move-in weekend).</p>
<p>*** more info:
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Students with SAT I scores of 1450 or higher or an ACT composite score of 33 or higher are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Typical scholarship recipients rank in the top 5 percent of the class, have a rigorous academic program with honors and advanced placement courses, and have an outstanding record of extracurricular activities
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<p>Anyone have the link to DHS?</p>
<p>I have taken 10 ap classes (4's, and 5's), 1450/2200 on my SAT's, 34 on the ACT, over 500 hours community service, medical research, top 11% of my class. What are some good traits that teachers should write on the application? Also, what are my chances?</p>
<p>With all due respect, az, you should let your references write what they feel best reflects you.</p>
<p>No, no, that's not what I meant. I was asking for what they ask for in a student to see if I fit the bill, not to influence my teachers. I have already applied and got into tulane on a 24k scholarship. I am still eligible to apply for this?</p>
<p>What are they looking for? What profile of student?</p>
<p>jym, you've met some of the DHS students at the breakfast, could you explain what made them get the DHS? What activities did they do? What were they like? What test scores? I want to know if I am eligible or in range</p>
<p>Here's the link to the general description of the DHS Deans</a> Honor Scholarship
Can't really recall what the DHS scholars each did, but they were just a neat bunch of kids. If you noticed above (and its mentioned in other threads) if you get the DHS it will replace your $24k scholarship, but you can combine the NMF scholarship with it which is an additional $2k/yr. Its sweet! We definitely appreciate writing small checks to Tulane for just room/board/incidentals! Good luck!</p>
<p>Thank jym, could you give a example of what your D did to make her stand out (not specifics, just a general gist). </p>
<p>Also, how much do you guys end up paying after NMF and DHS?</p>
<p>One more thing: What was your D's (or anyone who got accepted)'s DHS project? I've done a good deal (500+ volunteer hours) community service, so should I focus around that in a power point? I don't have to many pictures of me on the job, so what should I do. Thanks for the help</p>
<p>You need to create your own project that's unique to you. There's no point in asking what someone else did -- that will just influence your thought process.</p>
<p>I wonder, though, for those students who have received the $24K scholarship if it shows that they've passed the first hurdle (grades, ECs, test scores, etc.) and the DHS is based more on the project? Does anyone know how much the project is weighted compared to other factors?</p>
<p>I don't think anyone can say for sure what impreses the DHS committee. I would suggest being clever/creative. I don't think its necesary to go overboard. They talk about one clever application where the student cut out the "square" and held it for ransom, periodically sendign photos of it with ransom notes with newsprint cutoput letters. It was clever. Thats what makes a DHS, IMO. I cant really guess what made my s's application jump out at them (It was clever, but my s would not want me to talk about it publicly-- sorry).</p>
<p>Show interest in the school and in the application. I thik that iw what will be important. Good luck to all of you.</p>
<p>Personally... I got the DHS and my application wasn't very creative. I pasted a picture of me playing basketball over the box and attached an essay about my basketball team. I'm not the most creative person. They're not necessarily looking for creativity, just something to make you stand out, something to show them your passions. Here's a link to a facebook discussion where you can see what everyone last year that got the DHS did for their application:</p>
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<p>Also, you don't have to be the top of everything. Yes, you have to be extremely smart and an extremely good student, but you don't need the top score and the top rank. I didn't have a 36 ACT or above a 1450 SAT, and I got it. They're looking for smart, well-rounded kids who are going to contribute to the campus.</p>
<p>could you paste the discussion here? I can't see that (goes to the home page after logging in repeatably.</p>
<p>trackie10x, that's good to hear, because I did a very similar thing.</p>