<p>Lately I’ve fallen in love with Ohio State University and it is among my top 5 schools</p>
<p>AP Classes: 8(3 this year)
5 on Calc AB
4 on US History
4 on Statistics
(got the AP Scholar award)
Got 2’s on Chemistry and World History…but I’m not gonna send those scores in :/</p>
<p>ACT: 29
SAT: 1220(Math and CR)
GPA: 3.890 Weighted, Probably a 3.4 Unweighted.
I am Asian Indian</p>
<p>Extracurricular:
Volunteer at hospital once a week
Volunteer at library once a week
Recreational soccer player
Student Council
National Honor Society member</p>
<p>I know my EC’s are very weak and my grades are a little below average, but I’m still working on writing a killer essay!</p>
<p>My boyfriend and his younger sister both were awarded scholarships through the Morrill Scholars program (he has a full ride, she has full tuition), so hopefully I can offer some perspective. I believe financial need is taken into account, as well as family situation in terms of hardship. Both of them have a fairly unusual family reason, a chronically ill parent, for needing a good scholarship to attend college, and both of them had higher stats than you, although the sister just barely. There were interviews involved, and I believe my boyfriend spoke about the challenge of being a three varsity athlete while also getting straight As. </p>
<p>Definitely apply, and try to make yourself stand out as best you can, but I believe the competition is fairly stiff. Perhaps try to distinguish yourself in some way from other good students?</p>
<p>For everyone else who may read this, non-racial minorities can apply for this if they live in areas considered Appalachia or inner-city. The Morrill scholarships are for minorities, but white people with “minority” status because of where they live can also apply.</p>
<p>My daughter received full tuition through the Morrill Scholarship. She is a white girl with no financial need. Her only qualification (aside from a good essay/experience, which explains how she has contributed to diversity) is that she lives in a county in Ohio considered Appalachia.</p>
<p>I think you have a decent chance of admission. OSU only looks at unweighted GPA so that would be my only concern for you. But your ACT is great. (Average is 28 last I heard) As far as the Morrill goes, you qualify because of your racial status. For the full tuition scholarhsip you do not need to interview, it is awarded solely on your essay and qualifications on paper. Those who are considered for full ride will be invited to interview.</p>
<p>*make sure your essay stands out. I don’t think they are looking for people who have been involved in “clubs” etc…(Although that won’t hurt) I think they are looking for real personal experiences and situations in life where you have made a difference/promoted diversity.</p>
<p>You definitely have a chance, just make sure your essay stands out and represents you. They are looking for a dynamic student in the real-world, not just on paper.</p>
<p>I’m also an applicant for the MSP. My only concern is if my race and location will play a large factor into the recipient selection process. I’m Asian American and I live no where near the Appalachia region. I have nice stats and ECs but I’m biting my nails over the things I cannot change (location/race). Best of luck! Please post on how it goes!</p>