<p>*My grades and work ethic thus far have gotten me the scholarships I’ve wanted. I just stopped applying for them once I found out I had half taken care of and the other half through my dad’s tuition break.
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<p>You are underestimating. Scholarships are MUCH easier to get as an incoming freshman. Many aren’t even available for students who already in college - unless they were first awarded when the student was an incoming freshmen.</p>