Is this a good merit scholarship for in state?

Paying for College
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<p>I'm an above-average student with slightly over 3.8 unweighted and 4.3 weighted, rigorous coures, but my SATs were lower than expected (taken twice) with Critical Reading and Math totalling 1200, total SATs around 1750. My ECs are good, but I was unable to take any leadership roles due to work and family commitments. Great essays (reviewed as "A+" by college English professor). </p>

<p>My college counselor told me that State University #1 usually provides better scholarships to students than State University #2, however State University #2 has a slightly better reputation. Both have great colleges within each university, but are also known as party schools. Our family finances seem to dictate in-state as my best bet for undergrad.</p>

<p>So far I've heard back from SU #2 and they've offered me a merit scholarship that will basically pay for $1K over tuition. Is this considered generous for in state ..... for a student who is NOT a National Merit Finalist, etc.?</p>

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<p>Yes, in my experience, any merit aid from state schools is great, but I am in west coast states. Whether that is really good may depend on your state- AZ/FL/GA etc seem to have some generous programs</p>

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<p>It seems like most scholarships (though there are exceptions at some schools) have been trimmed to a maximum of full tuition so that sounds great.</p>

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<p>Full tuition plus $1K is a great deal anywhere.</p>

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<p>sounds pretty good to me.</p>

<p>what state are you in?</p>

<p>lots of people around here seem to always want a full ride.</p>

<p>i would be thrilled to be able to find full tuition for my D. at a state school, that would effectively cut what we have to pay in half.</p>

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<p>Sounds generous to me....</p>

<p>Does either state school have an honors college and honors res hall?</p>

<p>The reason I'm asking is that one can usually avoid much of the party atmosphere that can exist at many schools these days by taking part in the honors program and residing in the honors college.</p>

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<p>At some state U's, you can choose to live in an honors dorm or on an honors floor without actually being in an honors college. This is a great option for students who are not able or willing to be in the honors college, but want the honors atmosphere.</p>

<p>The scholarship sounds wonderful.</p>

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<p>Yes, it does! Full tuition scholarship is nothing to sneeze at!!</p>

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<p>Very good. My son got about 3/4 tuition for a 1350 (out of 1600) SAT and performing arts specialty at our state U. The others son with very high SATs 2300 range, was given about 1/2 tuition. Full tuition is great.</p>