How's my list?

annasdad
Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:09:42 +0000

Gettysburg recognizes students’ academic achievement in high school by awarding three categories of merit scholarships. A separate application is not required; decisions on merit scholarship recipients are made as part of the admissions process. Academic merit scholarships are awarded under Early Decision and Regular Decision.

The selection process for these scholarships is competitive with awards going to top-ranking applicants based upon grade point average, class rank (if available), and SAT or ACT scores.

Abraham Lincoln Scholarships- $25,000 annually
Presidential Scholarships- $15,000 annually
David Wills Scholarships- $10,000 annually
1832 Founders Scholarships- $7,000 annually



Since your SAT is 290 points above Gettysburg’s 75th percentile, your GPA is outstanding, and your ECs are good, I can’t imagine that you wouldn’t qualify for substantial merit aid. But, disclaimer, I do not sit on Gettysburg College’s admissions committee, nor does anyone else posting on CC, so there are no guarantees.

Futher disclaimer: I have a warm spot in my heart for GBurg, since my dad taught there for 32 years and I basically grew up on the campus (though I did not go there myself).