any chance for merit money at southern/eastern schools?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>GPA/COURSELOAD
GPA: 3.91 UW / 4.61 W
Rank: 5/95
APs: English Language (5), English Literature, Spanish, Macroeconomics (3), Calculus AB, Computer Science A (3), US History, Chemistry (3), Biology
SAT: 1480/2280 (780CR/700M/800W)
Courseload: "Most rigorous", as checked by guidance counselor on rec form</p>

<p>ECs
** "Highest in career", according to guidance counselor**
- National Honor Society
- Spanish Honor Society - Vice President
- Debate team - Team Captain (10th-11th)
- 25+ hours volunteering at local hospital
- 100+ hours volunteering at Ronald McDonald House
- Varsity tennis</p>

<p>AWARDS / RECOGNITION</p>

<p>Debate & Forensics
- Placed 6th place in state competition
- Placed in top 32 in nation (CFL)
- Finalist at nationals (NFL)</p>

<p>Spanish Team
- Participated in state Spanish competition
[indent]+ Placed 3rd overall as a school[/indent]</p>

<p>Other
- Attended Girls State 2008
- National Merit Semifinalist (PSAT: 226)
- National technology fair - finalist (ISTF)
- Regional science fair - 4th place
- Tennis team - "Most Dedicated Player"</p>

<p>I already applied to FSU and UF and will be content to attend either university. I have received full ride offers from Texas A&M, Auburn, and USF. Money is a great driving issue here, but my family would not qualify for much financial aid (three income-earning parents, one very young brother not in school yet, no car/home debts, large college fund, presence of Bright Futures here in Florida, etc.) I would rather save my college fund for a graduate school program at a prestigious university. </p>

<p>Any suggestions for universities I could try for with my stats are welcome. I already have essays, letters of rec, and formal resume in order.</p>

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<p>any help would be great!</p>

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<p>anyone have any advice?</p>

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<p>any advice would be greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>The Univ. of Alabama Honors College will award you a full out-of-state tuition scholarship & probably more if you apply before November first. The Univ. of Pittsburgh is another great option, as well. The Univ. of South Carolina also offers a lot of scholarship money. I am not recommending these schools as suitable matches for you, but just as schools that will either certainly (Alabama) or most likely award a significant academic merit scholarship to you.</p>

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<p>The University of Alabama is definitely the way to go :slight_smile: What do you intend to study in college? That would make a considerable difference in what college to ultimately chose.</p>