December ACT and Scholarship Priority

2016BamaDad
Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:12:57 +0000

Congrats on the acceptance! As long as the scholarship app is submitted prior to the Dec 15th deadline, then there is nothing to worry about. The scholarship app can be submitted any time between now and Dec 15th, and UA will apply the highest ACT for merit awards. When the scores are sent for the Dec 12th test (ACT site indicates scores will be posted after 12/22), UA will update the scholarship tier (assuming it is higher) and send another letter advising the student that they are now qualified for the higher scholarship award. From everything I have read, the “official” scholarship award letters aren’t sent until mid-March, but UA sends the earlier, informal letter to students as a preview and enticement to choose UA.

My DS applied to UA the first day the app opened, had a 27 at that time and received his acceptance and offer for the Capstone award with his acceptance letter in early September. He took the ACT again in September, and raised his score to 30, then last week, he got a letter from Dr. Bell telling him that he now qualifies for the Presidential (we are In-state).

Best wishes to your daughter on raising her score, it is definitely possible - my son is living proof that an ACT score can be raised substantially if you’re willing to put in the hard work.