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<p>I've been looking at IU bloomington recently, specifically the financial aid information. What I found is that I automatically qualify for 9k a year because of my ACT score and gpa. this is great, but it would still cost me over 80k for 4 years tuition (kentucky- out of state). </p>

<p>I also stumbled upon the Kelley Scholars Program scholarship, which includes full tuition and a books/room and board stipend. </p>

<p>I meet all the requirements for this, except that I am ranked 35 out of approx. 250-300 students (top 10% of class is required). I have a 31 on the ACT and a 3.9 gpa, the only B when I took spanish 1 in the 8th grade (ended the year with an 89).</p>

<p>My question (perhaps a dumb one), is: is there anything at all I can do to be considered for this scholarship? the priority date for admission is Nov. 1st, so unless 10 people ahead of me in rank 'disappear', my rank won't go up.</p>

<p>I feel completely awful that missing a few homework assignments when I was 13 years old is holding me back from an amazing opportunity. I know i'm probably SOL, but is there any possible way this could work out? thanks in advance...</p>

<p>also, I'm looking at the Wells scholarship, so any supplemental info. on that would be great (my school isn't eligible to nominate)</p>

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<p>First off, you have excellent stats and should be proud of your high school
record. </p>

<p>Check out the following links that report the credentials of the 2008 Kelley Scholars and Wells Scholars:</p>

<p>Kelley</a> Scholars announced at Indiana University: IU News Room: Indiana University </p>

<p>2008</a> Wells Scholars announced at Indiana University: IU News Room: Indiana University </p>

<p>As you can see, the bar is set pretty high to win these scholarships. You don't mention your ec's or any state or national awards, but from these reports it appears that what these students have in common is a very high level of achievement beyond just gpa or test scores. </p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>EC</p>

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<p>rigorous AP courseload</p>

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<p>Even if you have the "something extra" they are looking for, I don't see how you are going to get around the top 10% requirement.</p>

<p>And note, to be considered for the Kelley Scholars Program, you need to have been ADMITTED by Nov. 1st, not just applied by that date.</p>

<p>Apply early. The earlier you are admitted, the more scholarship money you are in line to compete for. It's an easy application, no essay, no teacher recs. You are just out the app fee if things don't work out moneywise.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>