Schools with large merit scholarships, out of state? (35 act, 3.89 GPA)

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I am a senior looking for some last minute additions to my college list. I don’t care much about prestige, but am obviously looking for the best school to attend within my price range.

I have a 35 on the ACT, 3.89 GPA from a very competitive, highly regarded independent school. I have 200+ hours volunteering, played a varsity sport all four years, and am a solid essay-writer (I’ve been told, at least).

I’m looking to spend no more than 32k a year, but am willing to go up to 37, depending. Any schools where this might fly? I will not qualify for need-based aid, so it would all need to be merit.

I was looking at Miami in Ohio, but am not super into the party/Greek scene there. I’m having a hard time navigating options.

Any suggestions?

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There are some schools in Arizona, Alabama, and Mississippi that have automatic big scholarships for your stats, but some deadlines may already be passing.

But $32-37k per year suggests that you probably can afford your in state public schools, even before scholarships.

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What is your intended major?

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Thanks for quick reply! You’re right, my in-state public will be my go-to without any other option. I have been wishing for at least one other option to consider, though. Not a need, by any stretch, though!

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My intended major is History, hoping for law school after completing undergraduate

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You are a little late for some merit awards which had deadlines for admission that have already passed.

You could look at U of New Mexico, and maybe Arizona (I don’t know their merit deadline).

You say OOS…but where is IN state?

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Are you looking for “as cheap as possible” to save money for law school?

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I am not sure if it’s too late for merit at University of Pittsburgh, but you can apply quickly online and see.

Where is your home state?

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Look at College of Wooster and Denison - both have good merit.