Georgiatwins

This does not bring solace, but the above data on students who were turned down is truly astonishing. Since Furman has become a "test optional" school, I would have thought the first year or so, the mean SAT would stay in the upper 12-1300 on the SAT. When Wake Forest went test optional several years ago, their applicant pool stats went up as well. I hate to see exceptionally qualified students not supported financially when tuition is in excess of 50K.

srockrae

I don't know if this is helpful but I thought I would chime in. My D had around a 1250 and a weighted GPA of around 4.2. She did not apply for any named scholarship. She applied and was accepted to many schools last year but once she was accepted to Furman I started worrying about the costs. Unfortunately or fortunately depending on how you look at it, we were not going to be eligible for any "need based" scholarship. We were pleasantly surprised to receive a scholarship of $12 per year. I know there is still $38 K to pay but at least for us it took some of the sting out of writing that check. I had to particularly struggle with the fact that she was accepted to UGA and could have gone there for a fraction of the cost. I guess the reason I am writing this is that with stats like the poster listed you are sure to get the highest level of automatic scholarship. As for my D, she is in her freshman year and thriving and I have no regrets. Furman is simply worth every penny.

mommamocha

I am another parent that feels Furman has been a very worthwhile investment for our family. Much like the families here, we did not qualify for fin. aid so it became very important to look at schools that gave merit aid. Furman was the answer for us, child was able to secure the Townes scholarship. It was hard work though. The scholarship day was much more intense than what my child expected. (I was overwhelmed myself)

I read an article recently in Furman's magazine that discussed the new approach the school is taking to admissions and making Furman even more competitive.

I'll attach the link then you'll need to scroll down a few pages to see the article. It might shed light on the reasons they have cut the huge aid packages, outside of the named scholarships. I have noticed they have added many new smaller ones and one specific scholarship that is intended to help families that are experiencing unemployment.

http://www2.furman.edu/sites/fumag/D...s/FM11fall.pdf

Best wishes to everyone looking for the right school for their child.

BobbyCT

When my D applied, she did not qualify for any of the scholarships or other types of merit and financial aid. However, when she applied for her Stafford loan, Furman granted something called a Furman Award. It was not much, $4,000 a year. I was told that some type of award is usually granted when a student completes a FAFSA. The Furman Award and Stafford loan really help in our case.

D is a very happy, and overworked, sophomore at Furman. She is already whining that she will graduate in 2 years and miss her college life. Good luck to everyone!

dogsrcute

Has anyone else who applied for the scholarships not heard anything at all? It seems many have received a rejection email and some said they received a letter saying that they are a finalist but we have heard nothing at all.

miakristie

would love to hear more about the interview process. Would it possible for us to talk?

mommamocha

Yes, Mia feel free to pm me and I will respond.

miakristie

will do. Thank you so much

bud123

Is there anyone who was offered an interview or awarded one of the named scholarships this year? I haven't heard of anyone receiving one this year.

dheldreth

My D is a current freshman Hollingworth scholar. Over the last few weeks they have had interviews for Townes, Hollingsworth, Duke & Lay. I'm sure they are in the process of notifying scholarship recipients now. Just because you don't see it on CC doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

mommamocha

The winners of the Hollingsworth and Townes were notified on Friday. My daughter was one of the panelists. She said the interviewing students did really well, and it was a great day.

sammos99

Hi mommamocha. Would you mind telling me more about the interview process as well? Thank you

mommamocha

sammos99- feel free to pm me and I'll asnswer any questions I can. My D went through the process two years ago. Info may be old but happy to share her experience.

sammos99

mommamocha- I can't PM you, because I don't meet the posts requirement :/. Should I give you my email instead?

DrDimz

mommamocha- i too would love to hear about the interview process. I was invited to the Townes scholarship day. I can't pm because I dont have enough posts. Can I give you my email?