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8th grade award out. Sorry
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Debt…I might as well go all out is the silliest thing I’ve heard. You don’t want to destroy yourself debt wise.
Fortunately the government limits you to $5500 unless your parents want more. So you can’t fulfill your foolish notion of going all in, especially because your two majors are both notoriously poor paying.
Gtown has its own app so its own essays and letters required. They do not have merit aid. So run the net price calculator. Talk to your parents…can they afford it ? It’s a lot of work to apply is my point.
The logical answer is CU or CSU or any other Colorado public.
Look at U of Arizona for great merit as well as Alabama, Arkansas, Ms State, U of SC, Florida State (although you’ll need a strong test for aid) Also SMU and if you want to be in government, W & L and the Johnson Scholarship. Their connection to DC is impeccable. At Arizona you will be cheaper than in state. And you can do the Honors College. For journalism ASU and their Honors College will be a great fit too but not quite as aggressive merit wise.
I’m sure you know this but of the three you list GTOWN, Columbia (also no merit aid) and Michigan are reaches.
Have your parents run the net price calculators. See what they say. Knowing you can borrow $5500, can you make it work ? If not remove them from consideration. And don’t fall in love with any school !!!
For American, demonstrated interest is key. So open emails, attend a few webinars, etc. they do have merit. UMD and George Mason, location wise, can get you near DC.
Of the majors you list AU and W&L would be best. But honestly you can go anywhere.
Debt is not your friend. Many schools have DC semesters. Just google the school name and Washington DC or DC semester.
Good luck.
Ps there are private schools, such as Hendrix, that have programs to match your state flagship in cost.
Good luck