Merit Scholarships at UMD

harper8
Mon, 21 Nov 2016 02:31:50 +0000

I had the same reaction with other schools and universities. It is hard to tell which schools will recognize and reward your son’s hard work. Even acceptances and denials can seem arbitrary. Some students surpass the “requirements” at a college and aren’t admitted.
If merit is important to you, then I hope that you have explored your other options. It seems to me that this is an important feature of his acceptance for your family. The important thing is to be happy with the choices that are in your power to decide. Merit, and even acceptances aren’t a sure bet.