Grkam3

Does anyone know how generous AU is with financial aid and what some ballpark figures are for scholarships?

lg08

i can't say much about need-based because i didn't apply for it, but i feel they have very good scholarship money for merit awards - they have scholarships ranging from a few thousand dollars to half tuition to full tuition

what are your stats?

adamo_e22

my sister got almost half of her tuition and my parents are mid class. sorry, thats all i know, but she got no merit money( she didnt have high test scores, or a 4.0)

Grkam3

SAT: 1350 (700 M, 650 V)
SAT IIs: 750 (US History), 720 (Math IC), 660 (Writing)
Rank: Top 4%
GPA Weighted: 98.2%
Almost most difficult courseload (I'm only taking AB Calc instead of BC)

NHS
Varsity Tennis
Table Tennis (inc. 5 weeks in China)
Student Government
Newspaper - Editor
Young Citizens Club (Politics)
Volunterred for state politician
Genealogist (my common application essay)

I've heard that AU is very good with giving out merit scholarships - I'm hoping that I qualify for a significant amount of money.

lg08

yes, in my opinion they are good about merit awards.... i think you have a good shot at getting some money, good luck, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the school or anything!

cboryca22

I'm hoping to get a sizable merit scholarship as well...what do you think?
SAT: 1410
GPA: 4.0 UW
Rank: 8/423
Most difficult courseload possible...except I have an emphasis in the arts...I went to a drama magnet school and had to take 2 drama classes a year which limited my academic class opportunities.

Varisty softball - 3 years
Varsity Golf - 2 years
Student Government
NHS
Newspaper - section editor
Film Club
Acting (obviously - Governor's Honors Semi-finalist, Superior rating in Monologue at state thespian festival) have participated in numerous plays
Job 15 hours/wk

lg08

i think you've got good stats to be in the running for some merit money!