<p>Thanks everyone. While I’m a bit disappointed, I have to admit that you are saying the same things my dad has been trying to tell me. I’m sure he appreciates the support. haha I suppose that’s probably why I haven’t been able to get him to commit to an amount. For those who asked, I am in Maryland so the instate schools are doable. I would probably just go to UMD though and not bother to apply to the other schools because they just don’t have the same reputation that UMD has - not that they are bad, but UMD is a great school - the size does concern me though, especially as a homeschooled kid. My brother did great there and he was homeschooled. I just have a different personality.
@ucbalumnus, I went to the link you posted which was FANTASTIC so thanks for sharing that! I’m sure it will be helpful to others, too. I do have a question though - I looked at the link for Temple, but I couldn’t find anywhere on the link that stated those were “automatic” scholarships. Nor could I find that a student was “eligible” for them either. Regardless, I will look into Temple which wasn’t even on my radar. </p>
<p>@jkeil911, my dad said the same thing about getting into a school with a 1 year scholarship and not getting it the next year would result in me needing to transfer. I guess maybe I just needed to hear it from someone else. Sorry Dad! You also brought up a point that I guess I’m still confused about - so the schools that I listed as safeties were as you said are “far below my resume.” I thought that I should look at schools that had a student with my scores at the top in order to get the merit offers. Just curious what you think of Hampden-Sydney. I really like that school. I went to visit it over the summer and the interview went really well. I was told, but NOT in writing to expect at the very least half tuition, probably more. Until I know how much they are really willing to offer, though I’m holding my breath. Their application is free, so it’s just my time that it costs to apply. My parents, however, are concerned that should I decide not to go to law school, would I have the same job opportunities from Hampden-Sydney that I could possibly have at UMD. Any thoughts? </p>
<p>@mamag2855 Thanks for the comments about many of the schools on my list. Again, I guess I knew this, I just really liked some of the things I read about their programs and it definitely helps having someone on the outside saying what my dad has been trying to tell me. </p>