<p>demeter: I think you should have your cumulative GPA out of 4.0 on the transcript somewhere so they can compare your academics adequately, but that's just an opinion. And I think you should write in your graduation date, but it's no big deal I'm sure they know you are a senior.</p>
<p>Anyone know the timeline from here? I submitted all of my semifinalist materials a couple weeks ago (I realize it'll still probably be a while especially since the deadline just passed/will soon pass).</p>
<p>does anyone know if the college listed has to be your final choice? like, what if we change our minds within the next 2 weeks?</p>
<p>ditto crazy chicken--what happens next? and when?</p>
<p>You can change your choice of college; just call (615-320-3149) and notify them of the change. Materials are due postmarked tomorrow, so it could be some time before decisions are out.</p>
<p>D got a letter today telling her she was not selected. I guess winners should be notified now, too.</p>
<p>i'm nervous about this one. i applied to this and the best buy one around the same time, and was notified that i got $1500 from best buy yesterday. so hopefully lowe's thinks well of me too :) good luck to everyone!</p>
<p>Good luck to you! My D got the Best Buy, but not this one ... there are only 335 awarded nationwide. If you didn't get the "not you" letter, maybe that's good news!</p>
<p>kelsmom,</p>
<p>I am sad that your daughter did not get it. Again and again this scholarship stuff seems like a roller coaster: money and honor and excitement one day and then rejection the next. I know it is hard on some of the kids (and on their parents, too).</p>
<p>You were really kind to post about your daughter's letter. Thank you. It helps me when I know to start looking for these sorts of things in the mail. I need to rebuild my encouraging side each time. It hurts to see a kid disappointed, and I have to work very hard not to add my disappointment (I'm not very good at this stuff; fortunately, my daughter is a lot better at handling it than I am).</p>
<p>Good luck with any other applications your daughter still has in the hopper. And again, thanks for a thoughtful, generous action.</p>
<p>Grace, I was happy to be able to help out. I usually am the one who benefits from what others share. I was glad to finally be the one who had the news! I wish my own news was better in this case, but we can't win 'em all! :) I know how we parents stalk the mailbox, hoping for good news about money. It's wonderful to have this forum to keep on top of things.</p>
<p>just wanted to confirm that scholarship notifications are coming in. i got 1k!</p>
<p>My son was notified today that he has received the $1000 scholarship. Is Best Buy notifying NOW? I read about people being notified much earlier?</p>
<p>Best Buy notified finalists, then there was more paperwork to send in. That was probably the initial notification you remember. Of those who were finalists, the winners were notified yesterday. A full list of winners is on the community relations page of the Best Buy site.</p>
<p>So we are looking for a "yes" or "no" in the mail, not for an email?</p>
<p>Congratulations to those who have gotten awards.</p>
<p>I decided to finally check on this scholarship, and lo and behold, I find that people started to get notified today. Not having received any mail from SPA, I decided to check my status on the site, only to find that I am listed as "semi process started". After getting my semifinalist letter, I filled out the miniscule paperwork, got a transcript and letter, and mailed it in. I did not do anything online. Is this the same thing as everyone else had to do? Does anyone else who got a letter have the same status there as I do? I have a feeling it should say "semi process complete", so I think that I missed out on some serious potential cash, which would make me really angry. If anyone can help out, I'd appreciate it.</p>
<p>No letter (or email) either way here yet, but it turns out that my daughter's account says the same thing. She sent her materials in on time and we know they were received because she sprung for return receipt requested and I remember that the signed card came back promptly. </p>
<p>I don't get it either. Maybe someone who has been notified he or she won will check his or her online filing status and let us nervous types know what it says.</p>
<p>mine also says "semi process started." and I sent the materials back in weeks before the deadline. But I haven't heard anything about getting the scholarship either.</p>
<p>Letters were mailed out by ScholarshipAmerica. We received ours yesterday.</p>
<p>cirohpue, kelsmom, smathur, Allies - </p>
<p>What does it say for Status when you look at the Lowe's scholarship site? Does it still read "Semi process started" or does it show that you either won the award or were not selected?</p>
<p>Yes, it says semi process started.</p>