Good Scholarship Chances

mom2collegekids
Thu, 09 May 2013 09:20:57 +0000

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BC does offer 15 merit scholarships to the 15 top applicants, which likely have perfect stats, perfect test scores, with the other aspects (like leadership, community service) being used for down-selecting.

It sounds like these offers are given to students who’d otherwise be attending HYPS.

This student is predicting an ACT in the 32 range, so not likely going to qualify.

Does Boston College offer merit scholarships?

Boston College is committed to need-based financial aid and, therefore, offers very little merit money. The Presidential Scholars Program offers our only merit-based scholarship, and is awarded to the top 15 students each year. Presidential Scholars receive a full-tuition scholarship regardless of financial need. There is no separate application required to be considered for the scholarship. To be eligible, students must simply apply through the Early Action application process. Scholars are selected by the Committee on Admission based on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership ability, significant community service involvement, and potential. Boston College awards all other money (more than $60 million in 2008) through need-based financial aid.