http://talk.collegeconfidential.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:57:21 GMT vBulletin 30 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://talk.collegeconfidential.com http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/813567-chances-getting-le-rosey-scholarship.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:43:05 GMT Hey all,

I am looking at applying for a scholarship at Le Rosey for the year 2011. I currently get A+'s for English and Social Science and i'm a B student in Maths, though when taking ACER tests i'm well above the student average in Maths and Science. I am currently 13 years of age and in year 8, attending one of the best schools in Brisbane, Australia, as a day boy. I also actively participate in Debating, Rugby and Rowing. Also played the acoustic guitar for 3 years. So what are my chances of getting a scholarship?

P.S: How hard is the actual scholarship exam anyway?

All responses will be much appreciated! ]]> Aussie96-313761 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/813567-chances-getting-le-rosey-scholarship.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/813459-now-vs-then.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:07 GMT I apologize if this has been covered in a previous thread.

Are there any comparisons of the percentage of students on financial aid now and those of, say, 30 years ago, 50 years ago?

One would have to think that it is higher (maybe much higher) now than then, given the year in, year out escalating cost of education, coupled with "pay stagnation" of the last 25 - 30 years.

I know that the argument made, back when colleges were embarking on a catch-up strategy, was that education had for too long been "undervalued" insofar as what it cost the average student in tuition, room & board versus what he got in return. So, it made sense -- at least for a while -- for colleges to up their fees every year. I think we can mostly agree now that they have indeed caught-up -- and (more likely) surpassed -- that perceived inequity in their "cost/benefit" considerations (if you will).

Anybody have numbers to substantiate this? ]]> leanid-16992 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/813459-now-vs-then.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/813347-sat-scholarship.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:15:16 GMT I never took the SAT or ACT, and I do not need to to get into college (because I go to schools that accept anyone). However, could I get scholarship money if I take the SAT and score highly? A few months ago I got 1590, whichout the writing portion. But I was watching TV at the same time. Is that high or average? I never took the SAT or ACT, and I do not need to to get into college (because I go to schools that accept anyone).

However, could I get scholarship money if I take the SAT and score highly?

A few months ago I got 1590, whichout the writing portion. But I was watching TV at the same time. Is that high or average? ]]> leolibby-203612 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/813347-sat-scholarship.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/813294-need-blind.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:29:10 GMT i needed some help finding colleges which are NEED BLIND to INTERNATIONALS. I know some: Harvard Princeton Williams Yale Amherst MIT Dartmouth Are there more? And correct me if these are NOT need blind. i needed some help finding colleges which are NEED BLIND to INTERNATIONALS.

I know some:
Harvard
Princeton
Williams
Yale
Amherst
MIT
Dartmouth

Are there more? And correct me if these are NOT need blind. ]]> Duke99-223993 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/813294-need-blind.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/813241-no-financial-safety.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:01:46 GMT I don't have a financial safety, and I fear that I am doomed.

This October, I sat down with the application for my financial safety, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. I lifted a trembling pen to the line where I was supposed to put my first name, and I focused all my willpower on placing it on the paper. But I couldn't do it. I just couldn't. By now the deadlines are long gone.

In-state public schools do not strike fear into the hearts of Virginia, North Carolina, Vermont, or Wisconsin residents, but in Tennessee higher education is literally falling apart. I once drew a red line on my wrist to indicate that I would commit suicide before going into the UT system, lottery scholarships or no lottery scholarships. I refuse to be some Jude the Obscure languishing in the waterstained lecture halls of a crumbling party school.

I am crying as I write this because my family only makes $40,000 a year.

My solution right now is to apply to eleven private schools, nine of which are admissions matches, and wait to compare my aid and scholarship packages. Some people have told me that this is a terrible strategy, others have told me that it will work. My schools are known for good aid; it's not as if I haven't researched everything. However, I wouldn't be posting this if I weren't terrified.

Agnes Scott College
Beloit College
Clark University
Earlham College
Grinnell College
Guilford College
Hendrix College
Kalamazoo College
Maryville College
Smith College
The College of Wooster

(I'm applying to some of them under nonbinding early action, but, flawed as I am, I am not stupid enough to apply anywhere early decision).

My two questions are:
(a) Am I an idiot?
(b) What will the outcome of all this probably be?

I anxiously await your replies. ]]> MissPickwickian-285824 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/813241-no-financial-safety.html