Merit based aid and honors chances..

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Wisconsin
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<p>I am considering mad town, mainly due to its wonderfully inexpensive tuition, but I am wondering how much I can knock off of it. </p>

<p>I've been accepted into the college of engineering (Biomedical Engineering is prospective major) and I am wondering if anyone can comment on my honors program in engineering / merit based aid chances. My stats are as follows:</p>

<p>ACT: 33/10 35 eng, 31 math, 33 reading, 34 science
GPA: 3.8 UW (top 10%) (no weighted grades, crappy public hs)</p>

<p>Senior Schedule<br>
AP Physics<br>
AP Calculus<br>
AP English<br>
AP German<br>
Organic Chemistry<br>
Psychology
Global Issues (req)
Economics (req)</p>

<p>Have taken all "enhanced" math and english courses throughout my high school career. Took AP History junior year (4), self studied AP US Government/Politics (4). </p>

<p>ECs
Fish and Game Volunteer 5 yrs
Bowling 2 yrs
(Yea whatever, books > sports/clubs.)</p>

<p>Thanks for the feedback ladies and gentlemen.</p>

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<p>Congratulations on your UW admission! You should receive merit aid info in your package. Based on limited info, I think your chance into the honors is fair to good. </p>

<p>My recommended way to get a "free ride" is to participate in the co-op program through out your college years, right after your freshman year. Target a local employer (especially the well funded biotech start-ups in University Research Park) who may let you on a part time course load (with early or evening classes) during regular semesters.</p>