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<li><p>That’s why I had the caveat: stellar grades and scores. Very good does not count. Also state schools are already discounted, so no generous scholarships compared to private ones.</p></li>
<li><p>I forgot to add. Most top 100 schools have more than enough applicants which makes the admission process more on who to reject than who to admit.</p></li>
<li><p>The EFC don’t tell the whole story. Some families are income rich, but cash poor. CU was just an example and I am aware most are.</p></li>
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<p>I put this up so that others are aware of the lofty scholarship expectations and get down to earth. I for one was like that too until the research made me realized the truth. </p>