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If I can’t raise my scores by the time the application deadlines for USF and UWF roll around, </p>
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<p>THAT is a BAD strategy. Application deadlines have LITTLE/NOTHING to do with merit awards. Merit awards often have earlier deadlines or are handed-out First Come, First Serve. So, someone applying towards the end of the app cycle may get NOTHING while others who applied earlier get big awards.</p>
<p>Sounds like you and your brother both don’t naturally have good planning skills. Be pro-active!!!</p>