<p>CarolMerrill - this is only one person’s opinion - so take it for what it’s worth. First off - sorry to hear about your daughter, she has to be pretty amazing to even be invited for the finalist weekend, although I’m sure that isn’t much consolation at this point. At our school - a nominating out of state school - very good private college prep school - only one nominee has even made it past the first cut! </p>
<p>Now that being said - I think you are right. UNC is missing a huge opportunity to go back and court these kids. Part of it may be that the Morehead is actually a separate organization from the university. Just because you get a nomination, etc - MHC can’t guarantee admission, etc. So that may be part of the disconnect. And that isn’t a great reason or excuse, but it may be part of why it isn’t happening.</p>
<p>Maybe someone from UNC admissions will read this - and come up with a strategy to go back after those kids (about half are invited, and half aren’t) so it’s about 60 kids as I recall … and make them feel welcome at UNC. I think it’s a great idea, and there are probably a lot of great kids who may still go there if they felt a big warm welcome.</p>