<p>So I start my senior year of high school tomorrow and looking at my schedule, I have a very easy day. I’m taking the following classes</p>
<p>Government (1/2 year)
Business Economics (1/2 year)
English
AP Calc
Weight Room (1/2 year)</p>
<p>I’m planning to go to ASU and I’m hoping to get a scholarship. I have a 3.65 uw and a 4.15 w GPA with an 1150 on the math/cr of the SAT (taking it again in October and shooting for at least a 1250).</p>
<p>My school schedule is very easy but the only reason I have such a short schedule is because I have to go to work right after school. Since my parents are making me pay for school and I’m an out of state student, I need to work a lot to get some money in my bank. </p>
<p>Is it bad that I have such a short schedule even though I have to go to work right after? Will it hurt my chances of getting a scholarship? Is there any way I can let ASU know of my reasons why I have such a short schedule for senior year on my application?</p>
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<li><p>Why an out of state university when you have to pay out of your own pocket?</p></li>
<li><p>If you’re paying out of pocket, why not got to a small private college where you will get better “service”, that is, individual human attention?</p></li>
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<li><p>Personal choice. I don’t like NY very much besides NYC and I don’t want to go to a school in the city.</p></li>
<li><p>The only private college that I think fits me is USC, which I’m applying to. However, I don’t think I’ll get into USC.</p></li>
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<p>I will obviously have to take out a loan. However, hopefully with working, scholarships, and maybe a little bit of financial aid, I will only have $40,000-$50,000 in loans. That’s still a lot, but not as bad as it could be.</p>