Dear Chelsea -- I'm glad you're able to apply to Scripps. But, this is also the time to start looking at college options that are affordable for you -- probably in-state public colleges -- and finding some reasons to fall in like with several of them. Maybe Truman State? Great school, solid programs, and you're in range for some scholarship money and probably some financial aid. And, it has relatively low costs. But, their deadline for full scholarship consideration is December 1st, so you need to apply soon. (Bonus: no application fee!)
Hope for the best financial outcome and admissions decision from Scripps, but make sure your plans consider that you might not get admitted, or might not get nearly enough financial aid. Make sure you have a good place to go next year.
