Merit Aid at AU

bigp9998
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:17:16 +0000

So I got the e-mail like a lot of other people the other day, but I’m one of those upper-middle class guys who don’t qualify for financial aid but cannot afford 45K per year without some sort of assistance. I was wondering if any students, parents, or others knew anything about the types of merit awards that AU gives out and whether or not you think I would qualify (and if so, what would you expect the award to be?). I know I should get the letter in a few days but I would like to have some idea of what to expect. Thanks!

Rank: This is what I thought would hold me back. 33/280
GPA: 3.85 UW, School doesn’t give weighted GPA but it would be one of the better ones in my school.
School: One of the best public schools in Wisconsin.
Courseload: Hardest in school. Every AP offered plus several more online.
SAT: 2210 (720 M, 740 R, 750 W)
SAT II: Dont remember exactly–something like 700 W. Hist, 740 Eng Lit, 770 US Hist?
EC: Not that great. Eagle Scout, Nationals for FBLA and DECA, Sports editor at school newspaper, Internship with Democratic Party of my state
Essay: Probably helped me–writing is my strong point.