Chance for merit aid

Colleges and Universities A-Z Case Western Reserve University
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<p>I visited Case this summer and liked it quite a bit. Right now I have it down as a safety (tell me if it should not) but I was just wondering how much merit money I could expect because the amount of money I get is basically going to choose my college. I also probably will not qualify for financial aid.</p>

<p>I'm going to be a senior this fall at a decent school in Massachusetts. (20ish in the state)</p>

<p>I want to pursue a career in business/finance.
Here are my stats:
Generally pretty good grades (6As, 8A-s, and 6Bs)
I calculated my unweighted gpa based on A=4, B=3, C=2, etc to be around 3.75 which is weighted at 3.90 at our school. I have one of the most rigorous course loads with 3 APs last year(bio(4), ush(4), stats(5)) and 4 more next year (physics, chem, psych, calc bc).</p>

<p>I am in the top 10% of my class of ~400 people</p>

<p>SATs (taken once and will retake)
2200 (720 M, 720 CR, 760 WR)
Shooting for an 800 M, 750 CR on the next try.</p>

<p>SAT IIs
Chem - 750
Bio - 720
Math IIc - hopefully close to an 800 because I have been studying all summer for it</p>

<p>Extra-Curriculars
- 9, 10, 11, 12 Two year captain of the Forensics team (placed in the top 6 at numerous local events)
- 9, 10, 11, 12 Elected Student Council Representative (Only class elected member for all 3 years of high school, so far and VP for senior year)
- 10, 11 Science Team (placed 1st in the state in the Chemistry Lab event and 4th in a few other events)
- 10 A member of DECA (placed second in the district, top 10 in the state, and also received an achievement award for scoring fourth highest on the state written test in the event Sport and Entertainment Marketing and Management)
- 9, 10, 11 12 Math Team
- 10, 11, 12 National Honor Society</p>

<p>Other Awards I didnt cover
- Scored in the 91st percentile on the National German Exam both my freshman and sophomore year (my teacher is extremely difficult, that's why my grades don't show it. How will colleges view this?)
- AIME qualifier by getting over a 100 on the AMC 12 sophomore and junior year</p>

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<p>I'd say you'd get in easily, also with a good amount of $$, Case usually has several scholarship levels, anywhere from ~10-22k per year for 4 years.
I had about the same test scores and course load, and I received ~21,000/year </p>

<p>you shouldn't have a problem receiving at least some money</p>

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<p>I believe applying EA enhances your chance of getting $$. It's non-binding and it's nice to know early on where you MIGHT go. :)</p>

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<p>I think they are looking for a higher rank for the Trustee's Scholarship (26k per year), but the President's (21) or Provost's (16) would certainly be possible. I would also encourage you to apply early!</p>

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<p>Probably presidents scholarship (~22-23k for next year - this year was 21800)
If you can get the sat score into the 2300 range, you should have a better shot at the trustees (27-28k - 26800 for this year's freshmen)</p>