Good Safeties for Engineering/Business [4.871 W GPA] (current junior) [WV resident, <$23k]

You have your safety and that is your instate school -WVA. Apply early and do not miss the unique programs and opportunities that may have separate applications. This is your insurance policy.

Then you play the game.

Run the net price calculators on the highly selective reaches. Do they come in around $20,000 for your family or not? If not, pick one for the glory of possibly getting in if you must, but focus on those that stack merit and financial aid.

Look for those merit scholarships or programs that are unique and might love to check the box that they have all 50 states represented with their incoming Freshman class. Pursue a few of the big interview scholarships and a few smaller privates with good merit and aid.

Also, stay engaged if you do not get offered the full scholarship initially. There are a few of us on here who had kids who were the runner-up, but then were offered the full ride when initial person decides to go elsewhere.

You will end up with some great choices a year from now, but if the finances do not balance out you have your safety.

You have worked hard and you deserve to enjoy this next year. Good luck.

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