<p>I heard that SMU is not going to offer substantial scholarships to applicants in the brand new Early Decision process (versus the existing Early Action process), under the theory of “we already captured that applicant, we don’t need to entice them with scholarships.” This is the first year SMU offers ED. If this is true, this is a terrible result. Other prestigious universities reward ED applicants, not penalize them.</p>
<p>This is not true. Students are reviewed for and will be awarded academic scholarships in the same way under all decision plans.</p>
<p>@2014Apple - you created an account just to post an unsubstantiated rumor? </p>
<p>There is no truth to this at all. ED will be considered the same as EA/RD for scholarships and programs.</p>
<p>When do application decisions come out</p>
<p>When will we hear from SMU for EA? What about specific school?</p>
<p>Online they say by the 31st people on here have said next week…we shall see</p>
<p>Got in today
No scholarships though ): but lucky to be accepted. They said that they really loved the presidents volunteer service award that I received for 3 years.</p>
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<p>African American from Africa
Muslim
Fluent in English, Yoruba, Arabic, and Spanish.
first generation
Parent income 50000-60000
Act score composite 25 reading 29 science 25 math 23 English 22
Gonna to retake to bring up score to about 28-30
Any programs or activities that helped you prepare for higher education?
58/624
SAT prep classes
ACT prep Classes
16 AP/Honors classes
UW:3.5 W: 4.2
40 a’s and 26b’s 0c’s (hope I am not sounding cocky)
Extracurricular activities:</p>
<p>Business professions of America BPA compete in business related events. first place in regionals state and 14th place national competition 32 weeks of practice
NSHSS- National society of high school scholars-member inducted sophomore year completed 290 community service hours
National Academy of future physicians and medical scientist chosen to represent high school in the meeting in Washington for future physicians and given an award and certificate.
Presidents volunteer service program completed 135.59 service hours. Received a letter from president Obama thanking me for my work and a certificate and a medal.
National honor society NHS- volunteering and helping out the community 160 hours this summer
National forensics league NFL- debate in different completions and speeches inducted 3rd place in novice Lincoln Douglass debate second time debating
Students Achieving volunteer excellence SAVE 290 community service hours
HOSA- volunteered in retirement home and at head start program in school
Aquatics Club</p>
<p>Really low scores this proves that you don’t need high act and sat scores, if they find a quality in your application they will accept you. I hope this gives hope to people.</p>