<p>I aimed too high and didn’t find a good safety. My best result was a waitlist at Trinity which I feel I’m unlikely to come off of. I know there are colleges still taking applications, but most of them are not still giving financial aid which I need quite a bit of. Anybody know of any colleges with good financial aid still taking applications? </p>
<p>I live in Indiana and because I am homeschooled I am not qualified for any state aid so location doesn’t matter. I had a 33 on my ACT, 4.0 GPA (though homeschool GPA) including A’s in 3 classes from a local university. (I haven’t actually finished one of them yet but I’m unlikely to drop far below my current 99% average.) I intend to major in electrical engineering or something closely related.</p>
<p>Only 3 ECs, but I am an Eagle scout, a 1st dan black belt (currently testing for 2nd dan and most likely will pass), and I attend church 3 times a week.</p>
<p>Any input to my situation would be appreciated. I’ve tried contacting the university I’ve been taking classes at, but they haven’t gotten back to me yet.</p>
<p>A lot of people recommend a gap year in this situation. I don’t know the rules in Indiana, but in some states, you could simply extend your high school by a year although you would have to be careful about having the right credits. You could start community college and research colleges that offer aid for transfers. I hope that other people will be able to name some schools that are still accepting and offer some merit scholarships.</p>
<p>First of all, best of luck with your waitlists and with financial aid for the colleges you’re still waiting to hear back from.</p>
<p>You can take a gap year as the poster above me mentioned, taking some credits at a community college during that time and otherwise bolstering your EC (volunteering, etc.). This option is good if you don’t mind spending a year out of school, and you aren’t in a hurry.</p>
<p>The alternative would be to enroll in a community college for 2 years, and enter into a university as a junior transfer. I would recommend the latter option, as you’ll save 2 years’ worth of money and still be at the same pace as everyone else.</p>
<p>First, d sign up for AP tests and SAT lls this Spring. Colleges want to see these from home schooled kids because it helps them to see your Achievement.</p>
<p>Next I’d make a gap year plan. Research at the U you’re taking classes at or a job related to wht you want to study.</p>
<p>Then reapply to a wider variety of schools.</p>
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<p>Right, but you do qualify for in-state tuition at Purdue, one of the country’s best engineering schools, yes? Would that be something to consider if you do decide to try again next year with a list that has a better balance of safeties, matches and reaches?</p>
<p>last weeks wall st journal had an article on what to do in this situation…you
should google the subject…it says to contact admissions offices at schools after May 1 to see what schools have not filled their freshman classes to date…You have to jump on this on May 2 & be persistent if you want to get accepted AND get financial aid…you will prob have better luck at larger public schools but call as many as you want!
Do NOT despair; this becomes part of your “story…”</p>
<p>Also, I agree with the option of taking fall classes at a community school; if you want to leave your local area, that is ok too…maybe you can rent a room in a house…Boston is famous for this…room with a bath…quiet for study, near public transportation…it would show independence and readiness! Good luck…</p>