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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t think they are very clear about what determines regents scholar status. I’ve read top 10% academically, but I’ve also read other things are taken into account like service and leadership. The email mentioned character. I think test scores are a must. DD’s are mid 1500s. We have also been invited to a breakfast with the president of the university on admitted students day, but that might be open to other scholarship students too. I do think Pepperdine can be generous. DD received this scholarship plus a grant, but it’s still going to be 30-40k/year. This is great, but dd will likely get a better offer somewhere else. It will make the decision hard because she loves Pepperdine. [/quote]

Where else is your DD waiting for?[/quote]

She’s waiting on quite a few decisions now ranging from an HYP to schools all private and lower ranked (but slightly higher than Pepperdine) that have merit scholarships which she felt competitive.

She had thought she’d take the full ride NMF scholarship at Alabama, and that initial proposition has colored her outlook on “value”. She wants a good scholarship somewhere.

I wish that could be Pepperdine because I think it would be a nice experience for her there. She’s just a chill kid who is smart and intrinsically motivated but, at the same time, hasn’t really had to push herself that hard yet. Personally, I’m willing to pay 35k a year all in for Pepperdine, but if she got a better offer it seems unwise in this financial climate to turn that down.

I thought the campus was gorgeous, facilities modern, dorms looked so comfortable—bright and spacious views of the pacific. Perfect weather and sunshine. 20 min walk to the beach. She’s not religious, but she’s the type to get along in any environment in that regard. However I do think the religion would be a huge turn off for many students just imo. 
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