Being a Monroe scholar is a pretty big deal. It definitely gains you a bit of jealousy/respect from the more competitive students, although many will not care. I can also tell you that the research they do with professors is pretty legit - just read my Buddys paper who identified a legit possible method to help Alzheimers patient. I wouldn't really see any reason to drop out - if you're kid is smart enough to get it I'd bet they can handle it, especially at a school with such a supportive faculty.

congrats and go tribe!

Anonymous wrote:Do kids have to do the research? My daughter will need to work during the summers and I imagine she’ll be too busy with school to do it during the academic year. Is there any benefit to being a Monroe Scholar if one opts out of the research?

https://www.wm.edu/as/monroescholars/first-year-monroes/first-year-benefits/index.php

Do kids have to do the research? My daughter will need to work during the summers and I imagine she’ll be too busy with school to do it during the academic year. Is there any benefit to being a Monroe Scholar if one opts out of the research?

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Anonymous wrote:Not sure about cool and yes, no AC in those dorms (except for medical and similar reasons). However, they are really building a tightknit community and there are some big renovations planned for Monroe Hall.

https://www.wm.edu/about/administration/senioradmin/operations/_documents/housing-and-dining-facilities-presentation.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2cMOp6FqyXcaYLTkyY8ZnIntG4_HMkvezzJkzfqqLvyzv7x2TaDqc0ZcA

Thanks for the link. Monroe Hall will be closed for renovations during the 2023-24 school year. Wonder where they will house Monroe Scholars?

Many Monroe Scholars opted for other dorms in the past. They didn’t all live in Monroe Hall.

Why did they opt for other dorms?

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Anonymous wrote:Not sure about cool and yes, no AC in those dorms (except for medical and similar reasons). However, they are really building a tightknit community and there are some big renovations planned for Monroe Hall.

https://www.wm.edu/about/administration/senioradmin/operations/_documents/housing-and-dining-facilities-presentation.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2cMOp6FqyXcaYLTkyY8ZnIntG4_HMkvezzJkzfqqLvyzv7x2TaDqc0ZcA

Thanks for the link. Monroe Hall will be closed for renovations during the 2023-24 school year. Wonder where they will house Monroe Scholars?

Many Monroe Scholars opted for other dorms in the past. They didn’t all live in Monroe Hall.

Anonymous wrote:What are the stats for those who got Monroe Scholars?

OOS (MCPS) 4.0/4.71, 1570. Lots of athletic ECs, no significant leadership or community service. Probably very good recs. Visited but no interview. Emailed AO once to introduce himself and briefly explain what he loved about W&M.

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Anonymous wrote:Not sure about cool and yes, no AC in those dorms (except for medical and similar reasons). However, they are really building a tightknit community and there are some big renovations planned for Monroe Hall.

https://www.wm.edu/about/administration/senioradmin/operations/_documents/housing-and-dining-facilities-presentation.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2cMOp6FqyXcaYLTkyY8ZnIntG4_HMkvezzJkzfqqLvyzv7x2TaDqc0ZcA

Thanks for the link. Monroe Hall will be closed for renovations during the 2023-24 school year. Wonder where they will house Monroe Scholars?

There is a lot of shifting happening right now, as freshmen & sophomores remain to stay guaranteed on campus. Dupont Hall for example was opened to freshmen (which is nice, it has AC and suites).

Anonymous wrote:What are the stats for those who got Monroe Scholars?

My DD just got in. In-state, white female, Prince William County, 4.6 and 1530.

Anonymous wrote:Not sure about cool and yes, no AC in those dorms (except for medical and similar reasons). However, they are really building a tightknit community and there are some big renovations planned for Monroe Hall.

https://www.wm.edu/about/administration/senioradmin/operations/_documents/housing-and-dining-facilities-presentation.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2cMOp6FqyXcaYLTkyY8ZnIntG4_HMkvezzJkzfqqLvyzv7x2TaDqc0ZcA

Thanks for the link. Monroe Hall will be closed for renovations during the 2023-24 school year. Wonder where they will house Monroe Scholars?

What are the stats for those who got Monroe Scholars?

Anonymous wrote:Only 1693 scholars and W&M scholars come to mind for if looking for that much.

Correct, and you would already know if you were in the running for those.

Same thing happened to my DD.

Only 1693 scholars and W&M scholars come to mind for if looking for that much.

Is getting merit aid possibly in the range of 10k or more ?