Chances/Monies?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Ohio State University
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<p>Hello there. I’ll start right out.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.2 W, 3.25 UW.</p>

<p>BUT! My school doesn’t rank. Thank jebus.</p>

<p>ACT: 33
SAT: 2190
EC’s: A lot (read: lot) of music; performances, orchestras, quintets, honor bands, etc. I’ve been relatively dedicated to swimming, doing so year-round (except during Water Polo season.) I can chalk up a lot of my various performances to community service, considering they were at various memorials and senior citizen homes and such. I worked as a lifeguard this past summer. I’m a writing tutor at my school. </p>

<p>I’d be going in undecided, from OOS (Illinois)</p>

<p>I’m a white male, so no help there.</p>

<p>Anyone care to help?</p>

<p>Also, is there any opportunity for financial aid? Not the automatic ones, since I probably don’t qualify, but the “random” ones that are given out post-acceptance. Does anyone have experience with these? I read somewhere that they give out $7,200 a year just for an ACT higher than ~27 or something. Any information would be appreciated.</p>

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<p>The</a> Ohio State University</p>

<p>That should be a nice leaping-off point.</p>

<p>Your profile looks strong, so koodos on that!</p>

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<p>Thanks. Any other thoughts?</p>

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<p>you remind me of myself, high test scores and lackluster GPA. but with a 33 ACT and a GPA still above a 3.0, there's no way you won't get in. you'll likely get a solid amount of scholarships too, probably the one for out of state applicants that helps reduce your cost (I believe its the Buckeye scholarship). btw, love the username, fear and loathing is the best.</p>

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<p>GPA is good enough that it won't negate your great test scores. You'll get in and will probably get a fair merit aid package based on the ACT.</p>

<p>As your attorney, I strongly suggest that you rent a red convertible and head to Columbus.</p>

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<p>I think you'll get in. Looking at The Speaker's link, you qualify for the Provost ($2100 a year) and/or the National Buckeye one for $7200 a year - I don't know if there's a selection process beyond the factors they list.</p>