Good School, Good Scholarships?

Paying for College
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I've been looking for a really good engineering school that also has very good merit-based scholarships. My family won't qualify for financial aid, so I'm really depending on merit scholarships. Anyone have any good ideas?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>What are your stats?</p>

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<p>ACT 36 composite (36, 36, 36, 36, 35)
SAT 2220 (750, 680, 790)
GPA 4.62 W, 4.00 UW
4 APs so far, 5 next year
Very solid ECs
Good service and leadership
Work experience as engineering intern at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base</p>

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<p>Where do you live? A lot of state schools have solid engineering programs…also, look at University of Alabama, they have some nice scholarships specific to engineering.</p>

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<p>Louisiana tech and Univ. Alabama Huntsville would give you a full ride</p>

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<p>I live in Ohio.
Oh and I almost forgot, it’s not official, but I will almost certainly be a NMF(already top 50,000).</p>

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<p>With those stats, you have an excellent shot at the best merit scholarships available.</p>

<p>Some schools with great engineering and large competitive scholarships: Georgia Tech, Pitt, Texas A&M, and Ohio State.</p>

<p>Also, if you qualify for NMF that opens up a lot of possibilities.</p>

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<p>OP, see my Post#2 here:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1373734-best-engineering-schools-high-gpa-low-sat-act.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1373734-best-engineering-schools-high-gpa-low-sat-act.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>And don’t forget to apply for the “Eminence Scholarship” at tOSU!! </p>

<p>Best of Luck & Go Bucks!! :)</p>

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<p>What was your PSAT? </p>

<p>Yes, Alabama would give you free tuition Plus $2500 per year…this is assured…so it’s a good financial safety for you… I don’t know if they would give add’l money on top of this for your high stats. </p>

<p>You’d also be a good candidate for Bama’s elite Computer-Based Honors Program…only 40 students admitted…all with high stats.<br>
If you make NMF, Bama will give you additional awards.</p>

<p>UPitt might also give you free tuition, but it’s not assured. </p>

<p>If you make NMF, TAMU will give you lots of merit.</p>

<p>GT might give you a merit scholarship. Their awards are highly competitive even with high stats. That can be a “financial reach” for you.</p>

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<p>Case Western is a great school in OH known for its top notch engineering programs. It also gives very good merit aid to good students.</p>

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<p>Also OH State.</p>

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<p>Don’t choose OSU - they are not known for engineering. The University of Dayon has an excellent engineering program and extremely good reputation. They also give rather generous scholarships, especially with your stats. They have a wonderful campus, and it is not too large large nor too small, they have over 8000 students. My husband started in EE there and then transferred to Computer Engineering, he has never been without a job and is doing well in his career. They are known for providing good leaders and promoting community service.</p>

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<p>Consider U Cincinnati. They have a great engineering program w/ coop program–since you are in state it would be a very good deal, and with your stats, maybe some merit aid, too.</p>

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<p>UAB will also give you a full ride if nmf, tuition (15 credits per semester) FOUR years of housing and a $2500 stipend (one time) accredited engineering programs, honors track and 5th year programs also (at this time uab has not posted its 2013 awards so keep an eye on it…could be more could be less)</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure Rensselaer in NY is good for engineering.</p>

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<p>Ok…you don’t have “financial need”…so how much merit do you need? How much will your family pay?</p>

<p>For instance, if your family will pay about $10k per year, then you need at least a full tuition scholarship so that their money can pay for most/all room and board…and a small student loan can cover books, fees, and any remaining costs.</p>

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<p>My PSAT score was a 221, so in OH that should certainly be good. Also, I was kind of hoping to stay out of state if at all possible. </p>

<p>My family could probably pay at most 10 k a year. </p>

<p>Thanks for all your responses!</p>

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<p>Texas A&M would give you a lot of money. You are a good candidate for the Brown Foundation award. My D ended up with a full ride. They just kept adding money. Great engineering school!</p>

<p>Sent from my Eris using CC</p>

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<p>Here’s a list of NMF scholarships that are at least Full Tuition:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/14682956-post630.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/14682956-post630.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>From that list, the best engineering schools (IMHO) are Texas A&M, Arizona, Drexel, and Northeastern.</p>

<p>In addition to those already mentioned, some other good engineering schools where you could compete for large merit awards are USC, Texas, Rice, Duke, NC State, RPI, Auburn, and Clemson.</p>

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<p>I would include North Carolina State.</p>