Possible for lower GPA/high SAT student to get in with merit aid?

My son is a prototypical “bright slacker”. He’s in a competitive math/science magnet program, and has a GPA of just under 3.4, with 3 D’s (for the semester, not grading period). His math grades are excellent. His SAT M+CR is 1460. Should he bother to apply? His preference is an urban campus.

They accept the Common Application and it’s free to apply. Go for it.

Hey! You should go for it. I was pretty much the same. AS long as your essay is great, you should get in :slight_smile: They weigh the scores and the essays around the same

Also show interest to CWRU as they value that.

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/case-western-reserve-university/1686674-how-to-show-interest-in-cwru.html