George Washington Univ.

Paying for College
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<p>Assuming i get in to GW, u think ill get money</p>

<p>SAT- 1910 (630 reading, 630 writing, 650 math)
3.9 GPA</p>

<p>English 9h
Math 1h
Spanish</p>

<p>Bio H, Math II H, Principles of Engineering, English 10, CAD, Spanish II, Global History H</p>

<p>*CAD-computer aided design, engineering course</p>

<p>Chemistry, Math III, English 11, Spanish III, CAD II, Global History H (2nd part), Critical Health Issue (Honors Health course)</p>

<p>AP Physics, Spanish 200-201 H, Math 12 (Pre Calc), AP American History, College Business Law H, Social Physc, Public Speaking, Journalism (English electives because i finished a year early)</p>

<p>AP Micro economics, AP Macro, AP calc, AP Stats, AP Bio, AP art history, AP Lit, Public Policy H (required for graduation)</p>

<p>I also do alot of extracurricular stuff including: (the starred ones are my hooks, or at least i think they are)</p>

<p>***Ambulance Corps (around 2000 hours of community service) I have been Secretary of the youth corps there, 1st Liutenant, and now captain. Received a County Award for youth member of the year. Got certificates of achievements from state senators, congressmen, and town executives. Also was featured in the national first responder Newspaper as well as the Journal News. Responded to 500 emegergency calls.</p>

<p>***started a youth chapter of the American Red Cross...first ever in my county we organize blood drives and do courses for the little ones (more community service)</p>

<p>JSA for 3 years
president and vice president of Engineering Club for 3 years
President of Red Cross for 2 years (headed a fundraiser which raises $1000 for florida hurrican relief, got the entire club CPR certified)
National Honor Society for two years
science achievement award (chemistry)
Social Studies achievement award (3 years)
Math National Honor society (Mu Alpha Theta 3 years)
Spanish Honor Society
Citizenship Award
played hockey for 2 years in HS
physics bowl
camp counselor 2 years
shadowing a plastic surgeon, vascular surgeon, orthopedic surgeon 1 yr
nursing home volunteer 2 years
New York State Certified first responder, hazmat trained, blood bourne pathrogen awareness certified, Advanaced CPR-AED trained and certified (top certs, extended course)</p>

<p>im also gonna have exceptional essays and reccomendations</p>

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<p>I'd say you have a shot. Great GPA, but the SAT's MAY be a bit low
for mazimum cash.</p>

<p>D had a 3.99 GPA and a 1380 SAT, with SATIIs of 800, 700, 680.</p>

<p>She received a scholarship for $20k (the Presidential scholarship) per year and invited to apply for more. Because she decided she would not attend after all, she didn't follow up on the additional offer.</p>

<p>I do recall that GWU's website had lots of good information about scholarships, including some of the stats needed (I think). It probably also helped that she was a science major, rather than political science.</p>

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<p>thats wut im planning on doing, sci major</p>

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<p>Doogie,</p>

<p>I think the bigger question is at A cost of almost $50,000 per year, what would happen if you did get the $20,000 scholarship and nothing more.</p>

<p>Please be advised that according to the GWU they state that
The University strives to provide assistance to as many full-time students as possible but is unable to meet the full need of all students who are eligible</p>

<p>this could leave you with some serious gaps.
for aid.</p>

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<p>thats why im asking on this board.... whats your point?</p>

<p>my questions was </p>

<p>Assuming i get in to GW, u think ill get money</p>

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<p>You may get some money but you definitely will not get close to the entire cost of attendance if that is what you want to know.</p>

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<p>no i didnt think i was, i was just asking if u guys thought id get any kind of $</p>

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<p>It depends on what you are looking for. You may jsut be looking to get $20,000 in scholarships and your parents are willing to pick up the other $30,00 if this fits your needs then all's good</p>

<p>However if you are going to need a lot of financial aid or looking for close to a free ride it is very unlikely that you are going to get it.</p>

<p>From GWU's own common Data set:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.gwu.edu/%7Eire/financial_aid.htm%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.gwu.edu/~ire/financial_aid.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>For the admitted class of 2008 consisting of 2260 full time freshmen:</p>

<p>[ul]
Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid 1404 </p>

<p>Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need 913 </p>

<p>Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid 902 </p>

<p>Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid 878</p>

<p>Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid 784 </p>

<p>Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid 261 </p>

<p>Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) 737 </p>

<p>Average need-based scholarship and grant award $15,823 </p>

<p>[/ul]</p>

<p>From their own financial aid website:</p>

<p><a href="http://gwired.gwu.edu/adm/financial/freshman.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://gwired.gwu.edu/adm/financial/freshman.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>GW considers qualified students for a variety of scholarships.**approximately 23 percent of freshmen receive merit based financial assistance. **</p>

<p>No the math, 77% of the students **do not ** recieve merit based FA so the odds are not with you as the applicant pool changes each year. If you apply during a year where the pool is exceptionally strong, studnts with higher grades, states or who better fulfill the school's institutional mission will knock you out of the box</p>

<p>GWU also states: </p>

<p>Even though you may meet the qualifications for several scholarships, **only one can be accepted **</p>

<p>their top scholarship:</p>

<p>Presidential Academic Scholarships</p>

<p>Students with outstanding academic credentials are automatically considered for our Presidential Academic Scholarships. In addition, selected Finalists in the National Merit and National Achievement programs and Scholars in the National Hispanic Program are considered for these scholarships. </p>

<p>Since this award tops out at $20,000 and you cannot combine it with any other merit money from GWU, you are the one in the best position to know if it will be enough for you. Personally I think that your SAT scores may be a little low as far as making you eligible for this scholarship but that is not to say tht you will not get any financial aid from the school.</p>

<p>If you are truly a hooked applicant (URM, athlete, legacy developmental admit) you might be better off tossing your hat at Georgetown and getting more $</p>