<p>I just got a letter saying I got a St. Catherine of Siena scholarship!! I have no idea how, but I won't complain about 15 thousand a year. </p>
<p>Hmm so the dilemma is taking Smith with 3,000 a year or Providence with 5 times that much. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>i am in the same predicament. nyu has been my dream - but i won't get any money from them. 15,000 a year is a lottt of money - i think i might have to "take one for the team" for my parents :/</p>
<p>what were your stats like?</p>
<p>I really didn't think I qualified, but here are my stats:</p>
<p>NY resident - attends one of the top 3 nyc public schools (not sure what it's ranked these days)
GPA: 3.75 unweighted - all honors classes, some aps, hardest senior schedule available
entered intel science talent search and a bunch of other science fairs
SAT: 680M 650V 730W
SAT2: 650, 600
500+ hrs of hospital volunteering
clubs: debate, mock trial, drama, literary staff magazine manager - school play every year - tennis
4.0 gpa from gwu credit classes, 3.9 gpa from queens college credit classes
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hook? i dunno, i indicated that i was catholic (which they give preference to i hear, but i don't know if i believe that) and my essay was really specific to the school</p>
<p>Guys, were any of you asked to send the financial documents to Providence even after you got accepted??</p>
<p>did those of you who recieved scholarships get invited into the honors program, as well? if so are you planning on attending the honors dinner? i was wondering what to wear for it since it seems formal...</p>
<p>I also got into the honors program. On the website it said that for financial reasons, the school would only give scholarships to those admitted into the program. I'm in the school play that night, so unfortunately I can't go, even though I realllly wanted the chance to meet everyone :-( . I'm guessing a skirt or nice pants or something would be formal enough.</p>
<p>Yea Providence College seems to give good financial aid. I didn't get the merit scholarship or the honor's program but I got the PC Grant and St. Joseph Scholarship as well as some federal aid. I really wanted to go to Boston College but they only gave me $6000 in loans. I live in Oregon, but I am coming to visit in 2 weeks. When I visited 2 years ago I really liked the campus! But I am still not sure where I am going to go because I got a full ride to Pacific Lutheran out in Washington. I am not going to the family day on April 8th because that is the day I am flying in but I am going to try to attend classes and maybe sleepover. Do you guys all think you are going to go to PC?</p>
<p>MY D got a St. Catherine of Siena scholarship 15,000 yr -honors program. Can anyone give info on honors program. Class size, amount of work.</p>
<p>My son was accepted into the Honors Program and received the St. Catherine of Siena scholarship. He is in the top 6% of his class and of course took a rigourus college prep course. </p>
<p>We are planning on going to the dinner on the 7th. I contacted the admissions office and they said the dress was business. Family day on the 8th was casual (comfortable). </p>
<p>My son was also accepted at UVM, UNH, CU (honors), RPI, UR. While he received merit scholarships at all, the best came at PC. Which was his first choice overall. He was one of the 18,000+ not accepted at Yale. Being a PC grade ('86), I am thrilled that he is going to PC. </p>
<p>Honor's Civ is a bit more work that the regular Civ, but the close interaction and discussions are well worth it. (As a PC guy -- Civ == Development of Western Civilization.) The smaller classes for the few honors courses are a plus. The group can become close knit. </p>
<p>The Dominic Father's are great and campus ministry is very active. In fact two of my good friends from my college days became Dominic Priests.</p>
<p>frugal_mar,
Thank you for info. My daughter top of class (5%) at private catholic school. Very interested in Prov College. Her friends have been telling her how difficult Western Civ is ... especially in honors. I'm sure she can do the work but she is concerned about maintaining a high gpa (at least 3.5) She has read that most med schools require min. of 3.5 to even consider you. Any thoughts.</p>
<p>As my wife says to me, "sometimes you can preach a bit" .....but here is my opinion .... The challenge of the honors courses should help you focus no matter your major. I believe that Honors Civ while a lot of work, is worth it and someone who college doesn't believe can succeed would be offered a chance in the honors program. </p>
<p>PS. I sent back a personal message on this topic.</p>