How can I get a full ride scholarship?

midnight03
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 01:03:50 +0000

I’m currently a junior in high school and want to go to a good school (not ivy), but I really need a scholarship in order to go. I plan on applying to the Robertson and AB Scholars programs for Duke, but I don’t think I’m as accomplished as all of the winners of full ride scholarships. What should I focus my time on now so I might have a chance at getting a scholarship?

ACT - 36, writing 9
AP - Chemistry (5), Human Geography (5), Capstone Seminar (5)
Classes this year - AP Physics 1, AP Calc AB/BC, AP Language & Composition, AP US History, Spanish 4

Extra Curriculars -
Intern in biochemistry lab at local university (starting junior year ~5 hrs/week)
ZooTeen volunteer at local zoo (over 600 hrs since 2016)
JV tennis team (spring, freshman & sophomore year, might not have time this year with internship)
Mandarin Chinese class (outside of school)

Awards -
AP Scholar
International Economic Summit Winner
A few academic excellence awards for a specific class in school

Thanks for any help!