Elmhurst College/Depaul University

Paying for College
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<p>Hello, </p>

<p>Which college offers more financial aid?
I have a 3.2 weighted GPA
Am currently in the IB program
attend a tough high school
scored a 23 on the ACT (but retaking it next month)
SAT-570CR, 540M, 500W
have alot of ECs and tons of volunteering hours (more than required amount)
I’m also a low income ($45,000 income w/ a family of 6) female,minority. </p>

<p>I would like to major in either a pre-medicine major (bio,chem, etc.) or international affairs or studies. I am considering a double major. </p>

<p>My top choice is DePaul University but I’m really concerned because I slacked off in high school and didn’t do very well on either of my tests. I don’t know very much about Elmhurst but i’ve heard that is a good school. </p>

<p>Both colleges are really expensive, how much financial aid do you think each college would offer me? Also, which college would be a better fit for me and my choice in majors, considering the financial aid aspect? Is DePaul (aka dream school) worth taking out loans for? </p>

<p>PS- if you know of any financial aid opportunities…TELL ME! </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>SMO2011…If you really have a lot of vounteer experience, you may be a candidate for a Community Service Scholarship @ Depaul.<br>
30 are given out every year and I believe it’s worth 8K/yr for 4 yrs. Apply EARLY to the school and make a point of letting your volunteer work shine on your app.
If accepted to the school AND if they are interested in offering a scholarship to you, they will send paperwork asking you to write another essay pertaining to community service. They read the essays and whittle the applicants down and, if chosen, you go for face-to-face interview with profs who then decide the final 30. You have nothing to lose and you do NOT need a high GPA. </p>

<p>My D had a similar GPA to yours and she just graduated in June. The community service scholarship (leading to a minor in community service) was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her; Depaul/Chicago offered amazing volunteer challenges and internships.
Go for it!</p>