<p>^^^</p>
<p>I should have been more careful with my words. I accidentally left out the word “early”. Bama doesn’t require being named #1 early like schools that have competitive scholarships. Some of those schools require being named quite early so that they can do their selection process. </p>
<p>Bama also lets you accept a corporate award and also receive their scholarship (minus the $1k a year stipend.)</p>
<p>That wording about the laptop is a bit odd. I know that NMFs are required to register for Bama Bound by June 1, but I think that’s so they know how many laptops to order. The laptops are professional quality.</p>