<p>I am a senior looking to see what my chances are at Villanova, not only getting in, but possibly getting money.</p>
<p>Academics..
I am currently attending a public school. I have been in all honors for all 4 years and I took AP statistics last year and scored a 5 on the AP exam. I am taking AP calc and AP psych next year. I have a 94 average as of right now, however, my junior year average was a 96.5. I had a clear turn around my junior year.. Does this help me in any way?</p>
<p>On my SAT's i scored a 700 in Math, 600 in Writing, and a 610 in Critical Reading. I will be taking them again hopefully improving in writing and critical reading.</p>
<p>I am involved in many activities including clubs such as Key Club (community service) DECA (business competition) and Math Team. I have ran cross country all four years and I've played lacrosse 4 years, 3 years on varsity. I also have played the piano for 12 years and have performed in many auditions and recitals and have received many awards for my achievement.</p>
<p>I hope to apply to the Business School at Villanova. I am 100% interested in business, although not completely sure the specifics. Probably Finance since Math seems to be my forte. I have done very well in DECA, including making it to states and placing 4th. Hopefully this will help my chances.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, my parents do look like they make a lot of money on paper, so the FAFSA doesn't help us as much as we'd like. My two younger siblings attend private schools and my sister will be goign to college this year, so money is a problem. What are my chances of receiving scholarships or grants at Villanova.</p>
<p>I really like Villanova and it might be my top choice. Let me know what you think!</p>
<p>Here’s the attending student profile in the common Data set. Read the CDA for all colleges you are interested in. They give a nice summation of the statistical side of the admissions equation. Here’s Nova…
<a href=“http://www.villanova.edu/enroll/assets/documents/CDS2009_2010.pdf[/url]”>http://www.villanova.edu/enroll/assets/documents/CDS2009_2010.pdf</a> Page 10
Here’s the SAT for attending-
25%-75% and average
SAT Critical Reading 580 680 628
C9 SAT Math 620 710 658
C9 SAT CR/Math Combined** 1210 1370 1286
Once you fit in there and with a competitive GPA you have a match. Then you need a good application to get admitted. A good applicant has solid essays, rec’s and ec’s. Then demonstrate interest.
As for aide, Nova isn’t likely the best spot for you. You won’t get merit and I have not heard of a tremendous financial aide package but I do not have any experience with that personally.
Merit you would be competitive at Providence, Sienna, Loyola, Fordham, Fairfield etc.
Additionally many State U’s have great biz programs- Virg (if u are in state maybe it’s possible), Mich, Penn St and Maryland- all places you likely have a decent shot at.
Good luck! If you like Nova it’s woth the $70 bucks to try.</p>
<p>I’d say EA. I advocate EA for the simple reason you convey interest. If you get in, obviously that’s great. Worse case you get deferred. After deferment you can write a nice letter say how much you love it and that you want to go there, send another rec., an updated resume and later grades. All that shows interest , and people tend to respond to people that are interested.</p>