Chance an asian for T20 schools for engineering

[Mwfan1921]

@aunt_bea

I go to a poor school so I don’t get a lot of opportunities

High school type: Public (very poor minority school)

Hooks: My family is very poor and I’m first gen. Also, both of my parents are disabled and unemployed

Since you’ve emphasized how your family Is very poor, I think it’s fair to let you know that it is not a hook. I don’t know who told you that it is. Universities have a LOT of students who are “poor”, and there just isn’t that much funding. Most families cant afford to send their children to desired t20 universities, so you are fortunate that you have great in-state options.

First gen, coupled with low SES, is indeed a hook at many highly selective schools.

We do not know that OP has any affordable in-state options.

You’ve done well, so you are fortunate that your stats will enable you to get into some great choices. However, a number of schools don’t guarantee to meet your financial needs.

If you’re not happy with your in-state options, you’re going to have to rely on Questbridge for other school choices. Otherwise, I don’t know how you’re going to pay for some of your elite choices.

The vast majority of elites meet full need, and it’s likely OP would receive a full ride from these schools…if, as it seems their EFC is 0. OP may still need to come up with money for travel costs, health insurance, and incidentals, and some of the elites do include the Federal Direct Student Loans in FA packages. The most difficult part is gaining acceptance to the elites…even thru Questbridge.