Chances for scholarship

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wake Forest University
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<p>COLLEGE STUDIES
Major: International Studies</p>

<p>GPA/COURSELOAD
GPA: 3.91 UW / 4.71 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: 1480/2210 (780CR/700M/730W)</p>

<p>ECs
- National Honor Society
- Spanish Honor Society - Vice President
- Debate team - Team Captain (10th-11th)
- 25+ hours volunteering at local hospital
- 75+ hours volunteering at Ronald McDonald House
- Volunteer for local government - elections/polls
- Varsity tennis</p>

<p>AWARDS / RECOGNITION</p>

<p>Debate & Forensics
- Many local awards
- Placed 6th place in state competition
- Placed in top 32 in nation (CFL)
- Finalist at nationals (NFL)
- Participated in Law Day 2006/2007 & People Speak 2007
- Featured in national documentary for People Speak
- Met with non-profit organizations, Kiwanis/Breakfast Optimists</p>

<p>Spanish Team
- Participated in state Spanish competition
[indent]+ Placed 3rd overall as a school[/indent]
[indent]+ Received highest honors for extemporaneous speech[/indent]
[indent]+ Received second-highest honors for dramatic performance[/indent]
- Participated in local World Languages Field Day
[indent]+ Received perfect score for extemporaneous speech[/indent]
[indent]+ Received perfect score for dramatic performance[/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>Thanks!!</p>

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<p>I don't know much about chances for scholarships, but I thought that you might not know that they award Presidential Scholarships for debate (lots of people assume it's only for performing arts areas). With all the awards that you seem to have in debate, it's worth looking into.</p>

<p>Presidential</a> Scholarship link</p>

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<p>scholarships at wake are extremely hard to get. you have a great resume, but make sure to write an outstanding essay. they treat essays with a lot of weight.</p>

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<p>You look like a great match for WFU. You know they won the national debate competition this year right? About the scholarships; are you a North Carolina resident? There are several scholarships earmarked for kids from NC. There are detailed descriptions of available scholarships listed in the WFU catalog. If you don’t have one, you can download it (PDF file) from the WFU website. We were actually shocked by how generous they were with financial aid for my daughter.
If you believe that Wake is the place for you, don’t worry about the money so much – it will work itself out. That being said, it’s a good idea to have a “plan B” in case it doesn’t. (Oh ye of little faith) : )</p>

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<p>I am a Florida resident- if I do not receive merit money, it will be very difficult to attend. I would get full tuition at UF/FSU, not to mention a $6k National Merit scholarship at FSU and possibly even more merit money. I would love to attend Wake Forest, but only if the cost is competitive with the deals I already have on the table. Thanks for the replies everyone!</p>