<p>hey there,
I’m pretty sure I want to do EDII to CAS. I can probably afford it, but I was wondering if there’s any kind of clause in the agreement allowing you to go somewhere else if the money doesn’t work out (I’ve heard some schools do that). I don’t think I have much of a shot at any scholarships (3.2 uw GPA <em>gasp</em>, 2390 SAT, 34 ACT, N.M. semifinalist, good recs. e.c.s, lots of APs, etc.). Anyways, anyone know anything about this? Or how good financial aid is?</p>
<p>Read the contract before signing it and call admissions and/or financial aid.</p>
<p>With a 2390 out of 2400 you have an excellent chance at getting merit aid, such as a half tuition scholarship, if you don't qualify for much need based finacial aid. Check out this topic on the BU web site, search under merit scholarships. What is your weighted GPA?</p>
<p>I don't know. I'll have taken around a dozen APs and a few honors though, so it will probably be significantly higher. Thanks for the replies!</p>
<p>Most schools take a B in an H class as 3.5 and an A as 4.5 instead of UW 4/0. A "b" in AP is typically a 4.0. So recalculate your GPA accordingly to see what range your GPA will be in. If need aid is what you are talking about go on FAFSA online and use the calculater to get a rough estimate of what your family may be expected to pay at many schools. A college like BU may be more generous since your stats put you in the top quartile than a school where you are at a 50% range. If you do not qulaify for need aid then by all means show interest in BU, email them and let them know you'll attend if offered admission if that is the case, and wait and see. The averages for the merit scholarships are on line. If you reach admissions by phone or email tell them your stats up front and that you are considering ED2 but want to have some general conversations about the possibilities for merit or need based aid. They may not be able to give completes answers but you should be able to asceratin a general outlook and discover if you have an out should the money not come through. Ask to speak specifically to the merit aid person or get his/her name to email them directly.</p>
<p>Thanks dogs, that's really helpful.</p>
<p>I don't know what this is going to mean to you, but I applied (and got in) EDI, and I got $33,025 not including scholarships. It was nearly $27,000 in STRAIGHT grants, and then rest was in loans/work study.
If you really demonstrate financial need, you'll probably get good aid.</p>
<p>Don't rely on FinAid... it seems like either BU really helps you out or screws you over. I have friends who are in just as much "need" as I am but got nothing near what I did. Just food for thought. I would suggest applying for university scholarships, but I'm pretty sure those dates have passed.</p>
<p>University Scholarship (half tuition) and DEANS and others have not passed since they are considered based on your regular BU application. Many others may have passed. I think Trustee/Full Tuition was due in Dec.</p>
<p>Rule of thumb...if finances are a significant concern DO NOT apply EDII. Truthfully, backing out of an ED agreement of any kind is not all that easy. Remember that BU does not meet full need, and you also could end up with a finaid package including significant loans. If you need to consider finances, apply RD. BU has lots of RD spots.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone, I'll keep all that in mind.</p>