<p>I have a 3.3 unweighted GPA. By the time I have graduated, I will have taken 8 AP classes. The rest of my classes, besides a few are honors. My ACT score is 32 and super score is a 33. I am also a research intern at Vanderbilt University. Also planning to take 3 subject tests (Biology, Math 2, Physics). Extracurricular -Robotics Competitions, Robotics Club Pres, Stage Manager in Theatre Dept, Employee at Laser Quest, etc.
(I am an African American, but don't let this be a huge factor in your response please.)</p>
<p>I am now that my GPA is a huge limiter. I am looking for some safe/match schools that will be suitable for me. Preference for urban region schools with higher diversity. Also, schools that will provide a fair amount of needs-based, as my family is very poor.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Did you do questbridge at all?</p>
<p>Automatic tuition, fees, room, and board for your stats at Louisiana Tech, according to <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1348012-automatic-full-tuition-full-ride-scholarships-8.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1348012-automatic-full-tuition-full-ride-scholarships-8.html</a> . It is the Presidential Scholarship listed at <a href=“http://www.latech.edu/admissions/Scholarship%20updates%20for%20website.pdf[/url]”>http://www.latech.edu/admissions/Scholarship%20updates%20for%20website.pdf</a> .</p>
<p>If you get an ACT of 34 or SAT CR+M of 1490, you can add University of Alabama - Huntsville also.</p>
<p>You may also want to check the net price calculators of your in-state public universities, and see if there are any full ride scholarships for in-state residents at those universities.</p>
<p>*I have a 3.3 unweighted GPA. By the time I have graduated, I will have taken 8 AP classes. The rest of my classes, besides a few are honors. My ACT score is 32 *</p>
<p>What is your weighted GPA on your transcript?</p>
<p>Tulane, George Washington U., Case Western (?). - I know these ones can be good with merit aid, but I don’t know how good they are with FA. Have you run any EFC calculators to know what you really need? You may need to focus on schools that meet 100% of need.
What about your state schools?</p>
<p>Hmmm, guessing that the OP is in Tennessee, I tried the net price calculators for a student from a low income family at UTK and TTU. Neither estimated much non-loan aid, leaving a net price that looked difficult to afford for a low income family. The OP would need to go through the merit scholarships available at the in-state public schools to see if there is a chance of them being affordable.</p>
<p>If the student is a Tenn resident then he probably qualifies for HOPE, which provides free tuition to an instate school. That plus Pell and a student loan might be enough.</p>
<p>I agree that UT-K may not work out, but Tenn Tech may give him merit plus HOPE and PELL, that may also be enough.</p>
<p>My school doesn’t weight GPA.</p>