<p>I think that a big part of getting full rides (for me at least) was about essays and how you present yourself as a candidate. However, I’d try to get your gpa to a 3.5 or above, and you will be a better candidate for many scholarship competitions.</p>
<p>With you current stats, half rides shouldn’t be that hard to come across. From there, you could apply for private scholarships. Colleges like the Colleges that Change Lives Colleges and small LACs might not be your favorite choice, but they will give a ton of merit aid for a 3.3er and are more likely to read your whole application and consider you that way.</p>
<p>Also, look into schools that meet all of your need (tuition-EFC) or have a reputation for getting pretty close to it. </p>
<p>As for specific schools? Half rides would probably be Beloit, Ursinus, Lake Forest, Albion, University of Detroit Mercy, all of those types of schools.
Full ride? Talk to college reps about that or check out financial aid calculators for sepcific schools.</p>