vanderbilt or bc?

Paying for College
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<p>Does vanderbilt or boston college give good financial aid? can i get into there?
I am Mexican is that makes a difference</p>

<p>I have a weighted GPA of 4.2, an unweighted GPA of 3.8. (top 8%)</p>

<p>ACT of 29, didn’t take SAT (is that ok?)</p>

<p>Extra curricular:
Orchestra (9,10,11,12)
Youth Group (9,10,11,12)
Red Cross (11,12)
150 hours as Hospital Volunteer (10,11,12,)
Local nursing home volunteer (11,12)
Tutor (11,12)
Had a job the summer of 11 grade
Track and field (10,11,12)
Softball (9,10) (For school and indoor/outdoor leagues)
Latin Club (10,11,12)
Spanish Club (9,11,12)
Math Club (11,12)
National Honors Society
Math Honors Society
Spanish Honors Society</p>

<p>(ap/honors)
through 9-11 grade, i took honors english and math,advanced math, two language including Spanish and Latin
12 grade: ap spanish 5, ap english, ap chem, ap calc bc</p>

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<li> you told us nothing about your financial situation so how is someone suppose to determine who will give you the “best package”?</li>
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<p>Unless you are applying ED for tomorrow night it really does not make a difference. Both are going to be reaches with your numbers and will not place you in the running for merit aid. Apply to both, let the process play itself out and then make a decision (or the decision could be made for you).</p>

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<p>Since Vandy’s finaid package does not include any loans, in general, it will be far superior than that offered by BC. However, Vandy’s no-loan deal is not eligible to internationals. (Are you Mexican-American?)</p>

<p>Yes, both colleges will accept ACT+W in lieu of SAT+Subject Tests.</p>

<p>Your ACT score is significantly below Vandy’s median, so BC is the more likely admit. However, URM status is a plus.</p>

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<p>well I did just retake my ACT so hopefully I got a higher score! But my mother is Mexican, but I was born here. As for my financial status, my family makes about $55,000 a year, and I have another brother in college. Would Vanderbilt help pay for the majority of the costs, because I know I would never be able to afford going there</p>

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<p>This chart will give you an estimate for an “average” family earning 60k: [Project</a> on Student Debt: What’s the Bottom Line?](<a href=“http://www.projectonstudentdebt.org/ncoa_chart.php?sort=b.range_3]Project”>http://www.projectonstudentdebt.org/ncoa_chart.php?sort=b.range_3)</p>

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<p>Be aware that BC’s financial aid is need-based. The school does not offer any merit aid other than 15-20 Presidential Scholarships. The school does promise to meet full need, but the package will almost certainly include some loans.</p>

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<p>^^^
He doesn’t have to worry about merit aid at either school. Both would meet need if he was admitted. And, he qualifies for big aid.</p>

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<p>she lol. But do you guys think ill get in?</p>

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<p>If you were a male, you’d have a better chance.</p>

<p>Anyway…your chances aren’t high for those top schools because your ACT is good, but not competitive for those schools.</p>

<p>For instance…</p>

<p>Vandy</p>

<p>Test Scores
Middle 50% of
First-Year Students </p>

<p>SAT Critical Reading: 660 - 750<br>
SAT Math: 690 - 770<br>
SAT Writing: 660 - 750<br>
ACT Composite: 30 - 34 </p>

<p>Your ACT is in the bottom 25%. That’s usually where the athletes and other special admits are. </p>

<p>BC mid-50 range</p>

<p>ACT 29 - 32</p>

<p>So, you’re at the bottom of the mid 50 range. Again, not a great place to be.</p>

<p>I’m concerned that you don’t have a financial safety school.</p>

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<p>@mom2collegekids
Urgent! Would you make some room in your inbox, please? I need your advice.</p>

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<p>Ok…I did…sorry! :)</p>