Hmmm… and the ED decision was in a few weeks ago? If so, and the school normally sends out merit with acceptances or soon after, then it doesn’t sound like one will be offered. Do you know when they normally send merit with ED acceptances?
It’s too bad you declined the other acceptance. With that in hand, you could have contacted RC and asked if merit would be forthcoming because of this other offer you had.
Does she have an exceptionally strong record of high school achievement?
Had you read the above on their website when your daughter applied?