i see that many people are getting full rides to many schools…
to those ppl…
did you ask for it in your app?
or did they offer it to you in the acceptance letter just by looking at
your high grades and stuff?
and another question…
i am living with my aunt and uncle… my parents are in korea
and my brother in china learning chinese…
would the colleges look at that and give me some advantage for
studying abroad by myself?
<p>so, you are applying as an international student? If your parents live in Korea, on what kind of visa are you…it is harder for international students to get merit and financial aid at U.S.schools.</p>
<p>Some schools have a separate application, while others have a box you have to check off on the application. I don’t know that colleges will be impressed that you are living in the U.S. with relatives, and going to school here, because there are many reasons that people may do that, and it can be interpreted negatively as well.</p>
<p>I basically received a full ride, but it was all due to financial need and a few outside scholarships.</p>
<p>no actually, i’m an american citizen, just that both my parents aren’t…</p>
<p>…
and what about my initial question…
do colleges actually invite you to their college and provide you with
academic scholarships, or do you have to apply for that?</p>
<p>from what I know, colleges give you FA regardless whether you apply or not. A friend of mine was accepted to Michigan A.A. with $12000 and M.S.U. full ride without applying for FA</p>