Scholarships W/O Test Scores?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wake Forest University
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<p>Hello all, </p>

<p>I have a sort of complicated situation. I was born and raised by a low income family until I was removed and placed into foster care at the age of 13. When I was 15, I was adopted by a middle class family earning a little over 80 K a year; however, because they just received me, they did not have time to save any college funds, therefore I am on my own regarding financial aid. </p>

<p>Because I must put my current family's income, I do not think I can qualify for any need based aid, so I need as many scholarships as I can get. I have two questions. One: I know it's a long shot, but is there any hope for need based aid? Two: I have a 3.85 (4.69 weighted) GPA, am ranked 23 out of 584, will have taken 10 AP classes by graduation, and have solid ECs (see some of my previous posts for full report), but have poor test scores. I received a 29 on my ACT and a 1890 on my SAT. I will apply to Wake RD before December first to be considered for scholarships, but should I send in my test scores or will it hurt my chances? Furthermore, I want Wake to consider me for scholarships, but will my December 6th SAT subject scores be taken Iinto account? </p>

<p>Sorry this is wordy, but I just visited Wake and fell in love. I would love the chance to attend, but I need financial aid or it won't happen. Thank you all! </p>

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<p>We were told specifically by the WF admissions person not to send in the scores because they go on your overall profile, your academics, EC’s, and everything else, and that it would not affect being considered for scholarships. We’re going this weekend for their overnight program and have attended one of the local events, both of which were invitation only and she had to apply for. They told the group that this greatly increased their odds of getting admitted by being qualified for those events. I think it’s a great fit for her and can’t wait to see the campus. So we’ll see how it turns out money wise when (saying a prayer and keeping fingers crossed) she gets admitted and if it actually made a difference. </p>

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<p>Thank you so much for the reply! Best of luck to your daughter-I hope things work out for you all! </p>