Looking for feedback on scholarship chances . .

Colleges and Universities A-Z Texas A&M University
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<p>Howdy:</p>

<p>Wonder if anyone could share their experiences for merit-based financial aid at Texas A&M. I am very interested in the Computer Science Visualization Program:</p>

<p>Gender: Male
Ethnicity: 50% Hispanic, mother born in Mexico
Attending a competitive Texas High School, top 3%. Heavy honors/AP course load
GPA 3.77 unweighted; 4.92 weighted.
AP Courses: 3 by end of junior year, 8 by graduation
PSAT: 213 (missed NM cutoff, however I am a National Hispanic Scholar).
First SAT: 2190 (1510 M+CR)
Debate team captain; National Honor Society; Student Council Vice President for Junior class, wrestling.</p>

<p>In talking with my parents, it seems that they can help me with up to $10k a year. Our EFC will probably not yield any need based financial aid. I will really look hard at schools that reward National Hispanic scholars. I would like to minimize the need for loans as much as I can. Thanks in advance for your help. </p>

<p>All comments to help me take the next steps are truly appreciated.</p>

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<p>As an Hispanic Scholar you will be entitled to this award:</p>

<p><a href=“https://scholarships.tamu.edu/tamu_scholarships/freshman/national_hispanic.aspx[/url]”>https://scholarships.tamu.edu/tamu_scholarships/freshman/national_hispanic.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>With your credentials, it wouldn’t surprise me a bit if you received more scholarships. Make sure you send in your application to the Honors Dept. by Dec. 1st.</p>