And yet, I’m still left wondering… Am I the only person who received both emails and didn’t get it?
@midia No, you aren’t the only one. Myself, and another student from a different school got both emails, but were not awarded the scholarship. Wish we could know why since it seems like we did make it to the last round of selections.
@BlackForest16 I’ll be sending you a private message!
Hey, guys. I’ve been following this through since the beginning and am glad this arduous process is over for all of you. I’m sure you’re all capable of individuals of making your own desires possible…Anyways, I will be applying for the next round and have a few questions:
1)How heavily is GPA weighted? Is the standard equal throughout the nation’s communities? Is a 3.7 decent? 
2)If I want to take an extra semester to redo class to raise my GPA will that induce a negative reaction from the foundation?
I don’t expect a response, but this thread, and the previous ones before, really do help give insight for those who will participate in the future. 
@LTejeda When I applied for the scholarship I had a 3.8 GPA. I was in the process of retaking Calculus II and even wrote about some of my motivation to retake the class to earn back my 4.0 in my essays. When the second email came asking for transcripts I was then able to show that I aced the class and was back to graduating at a 4.0.
- So I know at least a 3.8 was strong enough to be considered a semi-finalist
- I don’t think so, but I’m sure this is specific to the class and the reason you want to retake it. Is it just to show you’re an A student or does mastering the subject material mean something more to you?
In my case, Calculus II was considered the hardest of the three courses by peers, and I took it with a very challenging professor and so mastering the class was a representation of a personal milestone of mine.
I hope this is helpful for you in your application next year, best of luck!
@LTejeda along with what @Quietlybear said, i will add:
1 - a 3.7 is a strong G.P.A. 3.8 and 4.0 are generally weighed the same in most institutions. i usually tell people not to burn themselves out trying to reach the 4.0 threshold, but still maintain a standard of excellence.
2 - so it wouldn’t impact you negatively, but may not be the best use of your resources. surely the selection committee recognizes that some students are in more rigorous programs than others, some students have taken specific classes with difficult instructors, or other non-cognititive reasons why there are G.P.A. disparities between students. however, like in the case of that bear dude, there are circumstances where redoing a class in order to master the course material or reach a personal goal is impressive.
Thanks @optimisticky . Also, I like how to say “bear dude”. Bear dude seems to be awesome. 
Thanks for the responses guys.
I am currently in a Chem.E program at my community with City College, but I am currently taking non-engineering courses(will take intro in the Fall’16); so I self-deprecate myself a lot in regards to GPA(ENG ). I’ll most likely remain an extra semester to increase it and other areas before I head to a 4yr college. Regardless, I’ll be applying next round, see ya there @optimisticky 
Hey guys! I figured this would be the best place to ask this… Did anyone else get an email in late May asking you for more info for the Hites PTK scholarship? I was. And I was wondering how many others were too.
I just found out about this scholarship today and I have read the website information, but I am unclear on some stuff. They want applicants to attend “selective” colleges, so at the time of applying should applicants be already accepted into these top-tier schools? Or is it more like they match you up with these schools?
I would love your opinion on my chances on winning this scholarship if you have the time.
Here is my situation: I am currently attending community college in Michigan. I am a sophomore, and I will actually be graduating this semester with my associates in arts. That said, I have just now finally decided I want to major in speech pathology. Heres my problem. I have the opportunity to study abroad through USAC in Thailand for basically free. However the credits that I would take (that really don’t even go with my major at all) would technically be at a “four year” university, so I would not be eligible for the Jack Kent Scholarship.
So. Do I just go ahead and go to Thailand or hold off on this dream, take another semester at community college, and apply for the Jack Kent Scholarship?
About me: I am Vice President of PTK at my college, President of my 4-H club, as well as being involved in 2 other 4-H clubs. I have a 3.9 GPA, and although I am a part of the honors program, I haven’t taken any honors courses. I volunteer about 5 hours a week for about 2 years now, at a Therapeutic Equestrian Center for children with disabilities. I am also Captain of my college soccer team, and I am working on bringing Love Your Melon to my college. (LYM is a network of college students called Love Your Melon Ambassadors who are responsible for spreading the mission of the organization in their own city. To date, more than 11,000 college students at over 736 different schools nationally have signed on as ambassadors to sell and donate hats. As a part of the new partnership with CureSearch and The Pinky Swear Foundation, ambassadors will work directly with both organizations in the fight against cancer.) My parents also make over $110,000, but are unwilling to help me with my education, although I still have to turn in all their tax forms (although I don’t think this is particularly fair, will this eliminate me right away? I contacted the society and they said if your parents make over $95,000, you can have the write that they will not help with college and I would still be eligible).
Do I stand a chance? I just cant decide what to do, and any input would be greatly appreciated!