<p>I appreciate the input and perspective on the Madoff scandal. Living < 1 hour from Brandeis, I’m tempted to make an in person appeal. Right now in hand we have $12K/year merit from Syracuse (and admissions to Crown Honors program), and nothing from Brandeis. Still haven’t heard from Colgate/Middlebury/Dartmouth/Princeton, but they have no merit awards in their charters.</p>