<p>Reading: 850
Writing: 650
Math: 600</p>
<p>The GPA is weighted; not sure of my unweighted. Also, even though I am officially a resident of Oregon Portland State says you have to live in Oregon for at least 12 months which I have not. </p>
<p>Basically anywhere in the Pacific Northwest and maybe places in the Northeast.</p>
<p>If you apply for 2014 you will be a resident for tuition purposes. Between full tuition, a $5500 loan and working you might be able to afford Portland state. </p>
<p>You have a better chance at getting a decent merit scholarship at some colleges than you think. I would focus on the directional state schools as opposed to the flagships for merit aid. I think you have a good chance of getting a full ride somewhere.</p>
<p>850? Tell us your secret.</p>
<p>Opps. Mental error. My reading was actually 700 and math was 750. I’ve typed this whole thread on my iPod.</p>
<p>It’d be better to wait a year anyways for money purposes. I’ll look around some more for different scholarships</p>
<p>I had this same situation. Honestly, you just have to make it work the best you can. I moved out when I was 18 and haven’t spoken to my parents since. I have worked retail for 6 years from high school until now. I am a store manager making good money, working 48 hours a week and going to school full time. My company actually pays for your tuition for school. We have some stores in Oregon actually. Check out tsocorp.com. The company is Tesoro and we run many gas stations, even cashiers get tuition reimbursement. Its hard to do full time school and full time work but if you are dedicated you can make it work. I have a 3.8 GPA after 46 units at my local cc and I will be transferring in the fall to a 4 year. I know its hard, it’s especially hard to take time off and then go back to school. Honestly, the best advice is to wait until you are 24 before going to an expensive 4 year so you won’t need your parents info. Just my 2 cents</p>
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<p>I don’t have much advice, but I’d like to congraulate you- that’s such a difficult thing to do, move so far away on your own and get a job and everything at 18. </p>
<p>Do you know how long it’ll take you to even be eligible for in state tuition though? At least a couple years I thought…so continue CC and get the best grades you can- that paired with your SAT can get you a good merit scholarship. What are you studying? If finances are very important to you, you can get many well paying jobs with an associates degree.</p>
<p>Thanks for that info. I checked it out and they are accepting applications for associate, associate manager, and manager. Mine as well give it a shot.</p>
<p>Thanks. </p>
<p>Well the CC accepts it as long as the state recognizes my residency, which it does, but Portland State is 12 months.</p>