<p>In the past, after the scholarship notifications went out- all remaining applicants who submitted their applications by the scholarship deadline received a letter informing them that they did not receive one of the big scholarships. Included in this letter was a request to send in 1st semester senior grades. It was not optional.</p>
<p>I noticed from recent thread, <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/858946-those-waiting-update-letter-received-admission-today.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-southern-california/858946-those-waiting-update-letter-received-admission-today.html</a>, itsv quoted part of the letter received this year and it does ask for senior grades. It does not appear it is optional.</p>
<p>For the record, DS had stats similar to those receiving scholarships, did not receive one of the big scholarships, and was asked for senior grades- it was not optional. He received his acceptance about 1 week after submitting grades which was at the end of February.</p>
<p>Perhaps there are some who did not receive this letter but I don’t remember hearing anyone state that in the past.</p>