New York Times: Public Colleges Chase Out-of-State Students, and Tuition

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The story behind Central High is fascinating.

Here’s an excellent article in the Atlantic, on schools in Tuscaloosa (including Central High) and the changes that have happen over the years.

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/05/segregation-now/359813/

Top students (the limited number that they do have) at Central HS have options other than UA. For example, last year at FAMU, a 3.5 GPA and 29 ACT would have qualify an OOS student for a full 4 year scholarship that pays tuition, fees, room and board. Plus STEM majors got laptops. At UA, an in-state student with a 29 ACT score would have received 1/2 tuition scholarship.

Nine out of the Top 10 seniors at Tuscaloosa’s Central High School are female this year.

The Top 10 ranking is based on GPA.

Mari Filer is top of her class with a 4.5 GPA and a 30 on her ACT. She plans to attend Florida A&M University.
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And with a record $5 million in scholarship money divided among these students, the class shares a strong bond.

http://www.wbrc.com/story/31988742/9-out-of-the-top-10-students-at-tuscaloosas-central-high-school-are-female