So I have a friend who mentioned that they received a Banneker Key letter yesterday (2/13/16), and had to respond by tomorrow (2/15/16). I have not received the letter yet, and since today is Sunday, and tomorrow is a national holiday, I think it's safe to safe I'm not getting one. I was just wondering if anyone could offer me some insight as to why they think I didn't get one. Here's my info.
GPA: 4.0 (unweighted) 4.63 (weighted)
SAT Scores: Reading: 740, Math: 800, Writing: 780
SAT Subject Scores: (Math II: 800, Chemistry: 800)
AP Scores (Chemistry: 5, Calculus BC: 5 (both sections), Language: 5 (just the test, not the class)
Extracurricular: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, National Honor Society, Symphonic Band, STEM Club Co-Founder (at my school) Also held a summer job as a golf caddie at a local country club for four years, which I wrote about in my essay.
Here is my friend's info who did receive the invitation.
-Same grades
-About 200 points lower combined on reading/math SAT
-Lower subject test scores (Not sure exactly how much)
5's on Chemistry and Calc BC, didn't take Lang.
Plays Volleyball and is in the National Honor Society.
I know this scholarship is incredibly competitive, and strong candidates get turned down all the time, but the fact that my friend got in and I didn't has my at a loss. Don't get me wrong, he's an incredible student and absolutely deserves it, I just thought I did too. Any insight or explanation is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!
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