How are GPA ties resolved?
The high school should have a written policy stating the tie-breakers to be used, in the order in which they will be used. Typical tie breakers are ACT scores, or number of honors courses. • How does a student qualify to be an alternate for the scholarship? The student may be named an alternate if he or she has the same GPA as any student who was named a recipient. “SAME GPA” MEANS THAT IF THE RECIPIENT’S GPA APPEARS ON THE TRANSCRIPT AS 3.987, THEN THE ALTERNATE MUST HAVE A 3.987, NOT A 3.986. YOU MAY NOT SIMPLY ROUND A GPA SO THAT IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME. • Should alternates be told of their status? You are encouraged to inform alternates of their status as such and of their rank order. Also, you should feel free to give recipients and alternates information on how to contact HEAB if they have any questions. • What happens if a potential scholarship recipient graduates early? Generally, if the student is a senior at the time the winner of the scholarship is determined, then it does
