<p>I applied Early Action (non-binding) to Tulane and haven't gotten a decision yet. My older brother graduated from Tulane--will this help me?</p>
<p>Here are my stats:</p>
<p>GPA: 3.82 UW/4.2W
Rank: 21/271 (top 10 percent)
SAT: 2180: 690 M; 680 CR; 750 W
6 AP's (4 this year) and the rest honors
Tons of EC's--President of 2 clubs, VP and Secretary 2 more
National Merit Commended (don't know if that carries any weight)
550 Hours of Community Service
Work 15 hours/week
White Female</p>
<p>Any chance of getting some kind of scholarship?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Having a family connection does help, but you will get in anyway unless there is something I cannot see. You should also get a scholarship offer. Probably $22,000 and Honors Program invitation, but that of course is only my opinion. Could be next one down, could be next one up. But your stats are strong. You might also want to look into the Community Service Scholarship (additional app required).</p>
<p>Your stats are comparable to my son’s and he also applied EA and got accepted. I’ll be really surprised if you don’t get in.</p>
<p>Thank you both for the encouragement! I will definitely apply for the community service scholarship.</p>
<p>Aparentoftwo: do you mind saying if your son was offered a scholarship? I know I can’t afford Tulane without one. Although my older brother LOVED Tulane, he is regretting the student loans :-(</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>FYI, IMO one should never come out of undergrad with more than about $25,000 in loans. More than that, you are just taking on a burden that is out of proportion with what any school can offer you over another, more affordable one. It’s a tough pill to swallow sometimes, but I think one you really have to consider taking.</p>
<p>Fallenchemist, I have come to that same conclusion. My state school is excellent (University of Maryland), and affordable, so I will have to weigh my other choices against it. I think most people my age just want to get out of their state for college, but I’m not sure it’s worth it. I can always leave the state for grad school :-)</p>