<p>I have a 4.83/5.0 GPA and a 27 ACT. I am taking all AP classes this year. My essays and EC’s are good. What are my chances of getting into DGS James Scholar? When do they notify students? Thanks.</p>
<p>Not sure if you are talking incoming freshman year or not? But it does look like they name DGS James Scholars after 1st semester too. I have a freshman daughter at U of I who was notified after 1st semester (received an email and official letter dated 2/1/12) notifying her that she was named a DGS James Scholar. She also was commended for Dean’s List and Phi Eta Sigma NHS. All of this was based on a high GPA for Fall 2011 Semester. In other words, she did not submit anything requesting that she be named a James Scholar but was invited then to apply (requires application form, etc.). Hope this helps.</p>