Don't know what to do, any advice? Closing in on college applications...

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm getting more nervous about the college application process now to the point where I no longer know what to do ( than what I've though of over, over and over etc...). Right now I have intentions on completing a few more college applications, all are reaches for me. I also have finished college applications only hearing back from 3 so far, the rest I haven't heard back from are also reaches.
University of Iowa, Arizona ( accepted)
University of Michigan ( deferred)
University of Illinois, Minnesota ( have not heard back yet)
I have efc of 0, stats below average cc, only in-state school I'm applying to is UMich, biggest application downfall is definately standerdized test score(s). So I'm getting nervous that come May I will get into few, and where I'am admitted I can not afford. Though gladly to mention I did receive scholarships at Iowa ( University of Iowa National Scholars Award, Advantage Iowa Award). Well I would like to study political science and economics or economics and international relations. </p>

<p>Any advice on what to do, very important and helpful... thanks. I would not like to take out loans anymore more than 5k ( prefer 0 debt).</p>

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<p>Would be ecstatic to get informative replies.</p>

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<p>I’m still hoping that you’ll get accepted to UMich. :)</p>

<p>How much in $$$ did you get from Iowa?</p>

<p>Do you know what merit $$ you’ll get from UAz?</p>

<p>I totally understand your desire to keep your annual loans to $5k or less, but that is a very limiting factor. Since most OOS schools are going to cost AT LEAST $35k per year, it’s doubtful that many will be able to cover nearly all of that w/o loans.</p>

<p>I’ve forgotten what your test scores are…can you include those so we can think of some schools that might meet nearly their COA with scholarships AND financial aid.</p>

<p>What about Marquette? Saint Louis U?</p>

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<p>^
I’m more introduced to ACT scoring, my SAT score is ranged ( converted to ACT scoring): 21-25).</p>

<p>Oh, no I wouldn’t consider those two schools.</p>

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<p>Thanks…</p>

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<p>There’s not much I can say except hope for the best. Why not apply to some of the other publics in Michigan and have those be your financial safeties?</p>

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<p>You are a tough nut to crack Coolbreeze…lob a resume into Grand Valley, you really should since you won’t go for MSU! You don’t even have to tell anyone except your GC. My only wildass thought is Santa Barbara City College with a guaranteed transfer to a UC. SBCC meets your financial criteria, is actually the “old” UCSB campus and has a drop dead gorgeous campus and has housing available. My UofM sister and I both decided if we could do college over we’d go to SBCC LOL but we’re in our 50s so what do we know. We do know a few Michigan kids who used that as the way into the UC system and I hauled by oldest son out there when he flat out refused to apply to any Michigan colleges. Look at the website. [Santa</a> Barbara City College](<a href=“http://www.sbcc.edu/]Santa”>http://www.sbcc.edu/)</p>

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<p>^^
Yeah I know. I’m really nervous about the process, it could be until Feb. that I hear from Minnesota and Illinois which is just horrible. </p>

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<p>^
Guaranteed into UC system, full FA need met, and within California… sounds great but I really rather not attend a cc, but again you suggested it as a possible good safety. Though looking at the UC system right now, who knows how well that guaranteed admission will stand. </p>

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<p>Thanks for replies, I really need more as soon I will be sending my SAT scores out to my last universities along with finishing up application… I also will be in contact with my cousnelor one last week before the New Year… so I’m in need of great suggestions.</p>

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<p>Apply to U Toronto!!!</p>

<p>NOW !!!</p>

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<p>Full financial aid met a a UC for an OOS student???</p>

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<p>Thanks for suggestions, anymore?</p>

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<p>I’m more introduced to ACT scoring, my SAT score is ranged ( converted to ACT scoring): 21-25).</p>

<p>Huh???</p>

<p>What are your SAT scores? I have a conversion chart. </p>

<p>I’m confused. How did you get a good merit scholarship from Iowa if your SAT is somewhere in the ACT 21-25 range?</p>

<p>And, what’s this about a UC? They can’t meet the need for OOS student. Or are you one of those kids who went to high school in Calif and can get in-state? Or are you thinking of trying to become a Calif resident by going to a CC first?</p>

<p>Aren’t there any other in-state publics in Mich that you like? Since you’re EFC O, that makes it very hard unless you’re Ivy bound (or similar).</p>

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<p>No I’m not Ivy League stats or a like. </p>

<p>I wish there were other in-state schools I could consider.</p>

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<p>Well I got really lucky with Iowa, and if I knew I wouldn’t have to take out loans more than 5k I definately wouldn’t have this thread but I’m unsure with that since one of the scholarships I have isn’t guaranteed a increase base off your financial need.</p>

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<p>Why don’t you apply to other Michigan universities like Michigan State and Eastern Michigan?</p>

<p>mom2collegekids, Iowa gives good scholarships to above-average, but not outstanding, students - I got an application in the mail from Iowa in 2003. It was prefilled with all of my information, only requiring sensitive stuff (my social security number and my signature), and they were offering me quite a large scholarship. I was in the top 10% (and a GA resident) but a lot of my above-average but not outstanding peers also got similar applications and offers. I guess they are trying to beef up their OOS population?</p>

<p>What about
MI
Kalamazoo College, Albion College, Concordia University, Hope College, Wayne State</p>

<p>WI
University of Wisconsin, Beloit (WI), Macalester, Augsburg College</p>

<p>OH
Oberlin, Antioch College, Bowling Green State, Case Western, College of Wooster, Denison, Hiram College, Kent State, Kenyon College, Miami University, Ohio State, Ohio Wesleyan, Otterbein College, University of Akron, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, University of Toledo, Wright State</p>

<p>IN
Ball State, Earlham College, Purdue, Valparaiso</p>

<p>Illinois
UIC, UIUC, Illinois Wesleyan, Augustana College, DePaul, Knox College, Loyola Chicago, Shimer College, Wheaton College</p>

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<p>Thanks for replies</p>

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Some of those schools you’ve listed I did/ didn’t apply to but have/ due to concerns that if accepted the school simply won’t be affordable.</p>

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<p>Iowa has a large out of state population, as over half of the students are mostly from other mid-west states.</p>

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<p>Oh yeah, I need quick advice if possible since I will need to send my transcripts and fee waivers out by this week, no school until next year for me after this week.</p>

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<p>Still interested in replies. As most schools application deadine is Janruary 1st, using common application any other schools one would suggest? Remember I do not have the typical cc user stats and I’am need base financial aid.
Thanks, this is dire</p>

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<p>Try Kansas and K state</p>

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<p>What do one think about Northeastern University for me considering my majors?</p>

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<p>Well which universities for my interest of studies: political science, international relations, economics woud you suggest for me base off this list given?
[Student</a> financial aid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_financial_aid]Student”>Student financial aid - Wikipedia)
Try to exclude the most elite schools from suggesting as I virtually have no chance of admission.</p>