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Ann Grossman · 09-10-2006, 02:37 PM

Hi Everyone,

My son is a senior this year, well-rounded kid who has worked hard, finishing high school math in eighth grade, lettered in soccer, math, speech, and school newspaper, ACT 34 SAT 2200. AP Scholar with Distinction this year with new scores, Nat'l Merit Semifinalist. We are in the same boat with lots of folks, middle class but probably too much family income to qualify for much need-based aid. My husband (university professor) thinks I'm too optimistic about scholarships for him, and that he may be aiming too high with school choices. Does anyone think the versatility is still relevant, or is it really more about high test scores, given the level of competition? He would prefer an urban school either east or west coast, but I'm trying to get him to keep an open mind about many of the wonderful schools elsewhere that may offer substantial merit aid. Any thoughts are appreciated.

09-10-2006, 02:37 PM	#63
Ann Grossman New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8	First son Hi Everyone, My son is a senior this year, well-rounded kid who has worked hard, finishing high school math in eighth grade, lettered in soccer, math, speech, and school newspaper, ACT 34 SAT 2200. AP Scholar with Distinction this year with new scores, Nat'l Merit Semifinalist. We are in the same boat with lots of folks, middle class but probably too much family income to qualify for much need-based aid. My husband (university professor) thinks I'm too optimistic about scholarships for him, and that he may be aiming too high with school choices. Does anyone think the versatility is still relevant, or is it really more about high test scores, given the level of competition? He would prefer an urban school either east or west coast, but I'm trying to get him to keep an open mind about many of the wonderful schools elsewhere that may offer substantial merit aid. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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