<p>I’m a senior who’s taking the SAT for the first time with the assumption that I’ll get a score between 1600-1800. I’ve been homeschooled since grade school and I want to major in either Psychology, Social Work, or Art and take pre-med courses. </p>
<p>My top choices are SIU, EIU, and Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA (Family there, want to see the ocean) with UIC as a safety.</p>
<p>I was thinking about Blackburn College, but I don’t know if doing required work study would hurt my grades… I need a lot of help with math. If anyone knows anything about work study or Blackburn, I’d appreciate your comments.</p>
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<li>> My other choice is between University of Missouri St. Louis and University of Missouri Kansas City. I know Kansas City has a 6 year medical program, but I doubt I’ll be accepted and I worry that I might be overshadowed by the people in that program. Do you think that’s a possibility?</li>
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<p>I don’t have a lot of money to spare, so that’s why I’m asking. If I manage to get a job in the next few months I’ll apply everywhere, but I’m limiting myself to 8 schools that I can send scores to with my ACT and SAT sends.</p>
<p>What state are you from?</p>
<p>I said which state in the title… I’m considering these schools because of the Midwest discount.</p>
<p>I’m a resident of Missouri. And I know for a fact that Missouri’s 6-year medical program is very rigorous. In fact, a family friend tried to do it. She ended up dropping out and becoming a regular college. She did eventually attend and graduate from medical school–at the University of Chicago. </p>
<p>With regard to money: Could you live for a year at home and work during that time to earn money? You could probably save up a few thousands during that time. Another option is to attend a community college for two years and transfer to a 4-year school; community colleges are unbelievably affordable.</p>
<p>Here’s some information that I found about Blackburn College: [Blackburn</a> College - School Overview - Cappex](<a href=“College Search Database: Find Your College Match | Cappex”>http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/colleges/Blackburn-College)</p>
<p>Can you try contacting Blackburn college students on FaceBook and sending them text messages?</p>
<p>Finally, here are few scholarships:
[Frank</a> T. Fair Scholarship Foundation](<a href=“http://franktfairfoundation.org/]Frank”>http://franktfairfoundation.org/)
[Jason</a> Mitchell Foundation - “No One Left Behind”](<a href=“http://www.jbmfoundation.org/]Jason”>http://www.jbmfoundation.org/)
<a href=“https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/sp.cfm[/url]”>https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/sp.cfm</a>
[Scholarships</a> Ebony Ivory, Inc.](<a href=“http://www.ebonyivoryinc.org/scholarships/]Scholarships”>http://www.ebonyivoryinc.org/scholarships/)</p>
<p>I know it’s rigorous. That’s why I said I wouldn’t get in. Is it worth going without being in the program was my question.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m going to try to get into Americorps NCCC or City year regardless. If that doesn’t happen, I’ll work during CC if I have to go. I know my other options and I’ll gladly take them if I have to, but I’m not asking about them now… I will choose the cheapest option that’s available, but I’m not going to not apply to four year colleges because I might not be able to pay.</p>
<p>Thank you for the scholarship information. I’ve already been to Cappex, so I’ll research Blackburn on my own.</p>
<p>Sorry this is blunt, but I always get the CC response. I guess this is the wrong place to ask.</p>