<p>See, that’s the problem. My first choice is Fordham, which costs about 50k, and they aren’t really known for having great financial aid. Right now, Fordham is way out of my price range, and I don’t forsee that changing anytime soon, so if I get admitted I’m looking at about 30-35k in loans (if I’m not awarded any scholarships). My financial safety is UMD: College Park (in-state), but if I am forced to go there, I know I won’t be happy. It’s hard to explain, but basically my whole high school career has been geared towards me going to college out-of-state. It would be severely depressing to have to spend another 2+ years here in MD, and most likely living at home. But then again, while I’m thoroughly in love with Fordham, going into that much debt scares me. Especially when I have plans of going to graduate school. I’m so confused!</p>
<p>My stats are 3.8 GPA(uw). SAT (1st time): 1980. Top 10%.
ACT, haven’t taken it yet, but I’ve been scoring 33ish on practice tests.
Parents usual income something like 120000, this year we’re bringing in half of that, 60k.</p>
<p>And I don’t think I’ve ever heard of “automatic scholarships”. I know Fordham has a Dean’s scholarship, which is something like 10k, but I’m not sure if it’s automatic.</p>