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I strongly advise your son to make the trip and interview. As I and others (see madbean’s great post, above) have mentioned, in April there will be many additional scholarships awarded, and we have seen the Trustee, Presidential and Dean’s scholars receive additional scholarships that ARE applied to the loans. Not always, but often enough that I really, truly think it would be worth his while to attend the interview. In addition, there is the very small possibility of being “bumped up” to a Trustee scholarship - not likely, but every year there are a few who get that happy news.</p>
<p>And please don’t hurry a decision - the scholarships have been added as late as the 3rd week of April. Commitment deposits are not due until May 1st and I advise everyone to take their time in determining which school is the very best for them.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>