Banneker Key Decisions
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Anonymous
| For UMD honors acceptances, I heard that Banneker/Key semifinalist letters are out in email. |
Anonymous
| Yes they are. My DD got an invite |
Anonymous
| Was this for ED or for EA? |
Anonymous
Congratulations! How many students will be selected? |
Anonymous
~100 |
Anonymous
| Anyone ever get an invite and decline? My son got into his dream school but it was still hard to walk away from the invite. |
Anonymous
Where did he get in ? I will assume some students might decline and go to their dream school. |
Anonymous
| Dc got semi! Now to convince him to go…. |
Anonymous
Many people decline. My DS got into MIT and went there instead. |
Anonymous
| Does anyone know what percentage of students decline? |
Anonymous
I am sure a good percentage based on the fact their high stats will get them into top schools. That is if they have the finances to cover tuition. |
Anonymous
I have no idea but anecdotal evidence based on my DDs friends that got it is the only ones that turned it down went to Ivies. |
Anonymous
| What are the interviews like for these? My DD is wondering what to expect. Also, what factors are they considering when they make their final decisions? |
Anonymous
100 will get full scholarship and the rest will get partial tuition discount scholarship. Is that correct? |
Anonymous
About 150 kids are BK kids - 1/2 full, 1/2 partial. I don't know the exact numbers but I'd guess 250 + kids are invited to the interview. Keep in mind, if your kid is invited to the interview, kid is already a BK scholar. Interview will determine whether you get full or 1/2. Both categories are called BK Scholar |