2020 Rejection Letter

Answers to various questions regarding the SMART Scholarship application process. Includes many tips and statistics.
shyboy

2020 Rejection Letter

Post by shyboy »

I just received the rejection letter. Womp Womp. But I wanted to start the thread for others who may be curious.

Info:

-2nd time applying
-2nd yr BS Computer Science undergrad 4.0GPA
-Interviews: 2
-Interview location: MCTSSA Camp Pendleton, ARL VTD Aberdeen Proving Ground

jsalt231

Re: 2020 Rejection Letter

Post by jsalt231 »

Same here :(
Info:
-1st time applying
-Freshman BS Optical Engineering, HS GPA 3.77
-Interviews: 2
-Locations: Picatinny Arsenal and SMDC Technical Center

random_semifinalist

Re: 2020 Rejection Letter

Post by random_semifinalist »

Also just got that fat rejection lol.

BS Computer Science & Engineering
GPA 3.65
1 Interview: Picatinny Arsenal

Jakey

Re: 2020 Rejection Letter

Post by Jakey »

Rejection :/ the email says there’s a chance I could be notified of an award at a later date, but I’m not holding out hope.
Info
-1st time applying
-2nd year PhD Materials Science + Engineering, 4.0 GPA (3.9 GPA undergrad biochem)
-Interviews: 0

random_semifinalist

Re: 2020 Rejection Letter

Post by random_semifinalist »

Sorry, I'm a sophomore and it's my first time applying.

tacoguest

Re: 2020 Rejection Letter

Post by tacoguest »

Info:

1st time applying
-Freshman: 1st Year Mathematics BS
-Interviews: None
-Preferred Facility: Aberdeen Proving Ground

Rejected22

Re: 2020 Rejection Letter

Post by Rejected22 »

1st time applicant, PhD Chemistry, no interviews, preferred choice DFSC

shyboy

Re: 2020 Rejection Letter

Post by shyboy »

Oh, and my preferred facilities were ARL VTD Aberdeen Proving Ground, NIWC-PACIFIC San Diego, and Army CCDC Picatinny

Guest

Re: 2020 Rejection Letter

Post by Guest »

Just received my rejection.

PhD Human Factors
First time applying

Guest

Re: 2020 Rejection Letter

Post by Guest »

Rejected

Mechanical Engineering sophomore
3.84 GPA
33 ACT
Good Essays
Really good recommendations from supervisors at an internship at a DOD contractor
1 interview with Rock Island

tacoguest

Re: 2020 Rejection Letter

Post by tacoguest »

For us who got rejected,
Don’t feel defeated or like you don’t have anything to offer. You are all smart, talented and needed young people for this generation. Stay encouraged and also stay safe through this pandemic!

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