<p>I am a senior and my GPA is 3.77 right now with 75 community service hours. I am taking 2 APs and 2 dual enrollment this year. I don't know.. Can somebody tell me now so I know not to waste time applying for scholarships? Are there any that I have a chance in that don't require high school background and rigor, community service? (besides the random winner scholarships and essays) </p>
<p>Thank you :)</p>
<p>There’s always a chance. You just have to do your research. Determine a school lower on the scale where you are in the top 25%. Then its a matter of constructing your resume to show your pluses. I know you actually think you don’t have enough ECs but theres ways of counting passions etc as important things. You just have to be creative and show really well. Whether that be via essay etc.</p>
<p>you should just apply.</p>
<p>shibony: you’d be surprised what scholarships–automatic merit scholarships–are out there if you have the ACT/SAT scores. What type of school(s) are you looking to attend? Some are amazingly generous and don’t require stellar scores (your GPA is fine, BTW). What states/types of schools are you looking to apply to (if you haven’t already)?</p>
<p>The higher your ACT and SAT scores, the better your chances.</p>
<p>if you dont apply you will never find out</p>
<p>@CINEJF I disagree. It’s not based on merit, but on wellroundednesss. Compared to the average CCer, you would laugh at my academic credentials… But as a semifinalist, I suppose Coca Cola saw my balance between academics, service, athletics, and the arts. </p>
<p>Always apply. Believe in yourself and show them who you are.</p>
<p>If your 75 hours community service is something you are really invested in and can write that in a persuasive essay, it’s better than being mildly active in a bunch of ECs. </p>
<p>I agree the persuasive essay is important and look for schools you are in the top third.</p>