Do I qualify for a full-ride

sk8rmom
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:53:16 +0000

Congrats on pulling your grades up - a strong upward trend should help you, just beware of senioritis! Some schools recalculate your gpa without freshman year, so that will help too. I would also suggest retaking the ACT if you did get a 23, but after practice testing with a timer. You might also try the SAT, I believe you can request fee waivers from your HS guidance counselor. While you’re at it, make sure you request application fee waivers for your college apps, which can run into significant amounts. If you run out of the College Board ones (I think there’s a limit), there is a form on the NACAC website for additional waivers. Anyway, the higher you can boost your GPA and test scores, the more likely you are to qualify for merit scholarships - both from the school and local/outside sources.

I agree with kelsmom - look at your instate schools first! The tuition is discounted at the public schools, you’ll qualify for state aid, and your out of pocket expenses for travel will lower too. Find at least one you’d be happy to attend and apply so you’ll have a financial safety.