Half-Tuition Scholarships???

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>Well I am interested in going to USC, and I'm pretty sure that I'll get in, but I was wondering about half and full tuition scholarships.. More precisely, I was wondering if I sound like a candidate for one?
I expect a good aid package, but a scholarship would be pretty sweet!</p>

<p>Stats:
White male from Texas
Applying for either chemical engineering or chemistry
31/617 rank (top 5%), 3.98 gpa, 95 unweighted avg.
2180 (760m,670cr,750wr)
32 ACT (34m,34e,32r,27s)....... just took yesterday probably 33 or 34 superscore (34m,34e,33/34 r,32-35 s)
taking sat2s the 5th
I played basketball 2 years before financial hardship and crippling debt forced me to get a job my junior year, where I worked 16 hours a week in the school year and 32 in the summer. (conman my mom dated ran up tens of thousands in credit card debt)
I am a teacher's aide for my physics teacher (not really sure that helps, but I think it shows my interest in STEM)
I am a big time participant in my school's Young Republicans
I was in debate for a year
I qualified for regionals in an academic competition (current issues)
I did a lot of on and off work for a local real estate company moving furniture.
About 40 hours Comm. Service
Mu Alpha Theta, NHS, and 1 of 2 nm commended at my school (probably helped my recs since it's so rare where I go to school)
I've taken 4 AP tests (5,5,5,4) and most rigorous schedule possible
I'm taking 7 AP classes this year (2 maths, 2 sci)
My essays are about my quirkiness and about the leadership role that I play within my own family since my dad has been out of the picture for 7 years.
My common app essay is about how I connect with the homeless man who lives outside my grocery store, even when others snub their noses at him</p>

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<p>If you’re a NMSF, USC offers half-tuition.</p>

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<p>Commended :frowning:
Texas NMSF cutoff was 219…</p>

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<p>you might get a Deans 1/4 tuition scholarship. </p>

<p>Cost and Financial Aid
USC practices need-blind admission. A student’s ability to pay has no bearing on his or her admission.
USC is committed to meeting every student’s USC-determined financial need through a combination of merit scholarships, university grants, state and federal aid, student loans and work.
23% of the 2011 entering freshman class received a merit-based scholarship from USC. Over 60% received need-based financial assistance. Many received both.</p>

<p>Fall 2011 Entering Freshman Class
New freshmen 2,931
USC Mork Family Scholars (full tuition + stipend) 20
USC Trustee Scholars (full tuition) 140
USC Presidential Scholars (half tuition) 349
USC Dean’s Scholars (quarter tuition) 107
Recipients of other USC merit scholarships 63
National Merit Scholars 247</p>

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<p>It is almost impossible to predict who will be selected out of 22,000+ for the merit scholarships. The middle SAT score for accepted students was 2020-2240. The enrolled middle SAT was a bit lower. I expect the scores to rise again this year.</p>

<p>SC does not superscore the ACT. </p>

<p>Be sure to apply by the December 1 deadline for merit scholarship consideration. Remember SC uses both the CSS profile and the FAFSA for financial aid determination.</p>

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<p>Aside from SAT, ACT and gpa, do they look at Subject Matter tests or academic honors for merit awards?</p>