Merit Awards

Merit awards are awarded to admitted students who demonstrate strong academic performance across a range of indicators.

Awards Criteria

In making merit awards, we evaluate the following factors:

• The quality of high school courses, with specific attention paid to honors, AP and IB courses completed
• The level at which the student has challenged himself/herself across the curriculum
• Grade point average (unweighted)
• Rank in class (students whose schools do not rank will not be disadvantaged)
• Scores on the SAT I and/or ACT tests (we will consider test scores taken through December 31)

Each of these factors will be considered when we determine if a student will receive a merit award and the level of that award. Individual student achievement will be weighed against the achievement of other applicants who are also being considered for merit awards as part of the criterion for setting the exact scholarship amount. Students who apply by February 1 are eligible.

Merit awards are determined by the academic information we have at the time the admission committee reviews the application. Therefore, students should verify that the admission office has their most recent high school transcript and highest scores on all standardized tests when they complete their application.

Merit awards will be communicated to students who apply under our Early Decision (November 1 due-date) and Early Notification (December 1 due-date) plans by the end of January. Students who apply Regular Notification (February 1 due-date) will receive word by mid-March.

There are several scholarship opportunities that have additional criteria or require an application. Please note that merit awards, when combined with other special scholarships, are limited to tuition only.