<p>My daughter called me into her room today asking for my credit card number (you’d think she would have it memorized by now with all the apps. and test score stuff.) Anyway, why do you think she needed it? Because she just applied to University of Alabama! I had no idea she was in there doing that. I had forwarded her some info. from Mom2Collegekids. Thanks, Mom! </p>
<p>So, I read here somewhere that she needs to wait for an email from UA giving her an ID so she can apply for the UA Scholar award? It said that it usually takes a couple days, right? She’ll keep checking. In the meantime, the ACT site is down until this evening so she’ll go back and have her 30 ACT score sent. She filled out an envelope to give to her counselor for her transcript. </p>
<p>Trouble is, my husband is not happy about her thinking about Alabama. When I mentioned how generous they were with scholarships, he said “It’s not about the money…we can work that out (thinking of other schools she’s applied to). That’s all you’re thinking of is how much cheaper it will be”. Well, duh. That IS a big part of it. No, I probably wouldn’t have even given UA a thought if it hadn’t been for their generous merit aid. But, after reasearching the school a bit more and reading the positive information here on CC, I figured, why not? She can at least apply and IF, for some reason she doesn’t get accepted to somewhere like Cal Poly…and we simply cannot afford the other schools she’s applied to…then it won’t hurt to give UA some serious consideration.</p>
<p>Her first choice school is still Indiana University Bloomington, even over CA schools. And, even though she’s eligible for a $9,000 yearly scholarship, that definitely will still make it more money than UA. Granted, Indiana is rated higher and is known for their music and businesss (none of which she’s interested in). I do like basketball the BEST. Love the Hoosiers. The town of Bloomington is supposed to be a great college town. Colder weather, though! She says she doesn’t care. I think she’s looking for an area with defined seasons.</p>
<p>Well, we’ll see how it goes! Again, my secret wish would be for her to stay in-state for her undergrad education. After that, she can certainly think about doing her grad school studies across the U.S. for a change of pace. Boston (city) is her first choice right now.</p>
<p>First things first! Thanks for all the great information re; UA. I can’t believe how fast the application process is to USC! Yikes—that is ONE long and thorough app!</p>
<p>I’m going to continue to read more about UA. I really want to see the whole picture—the negative as well as the positive. I want to see why people like it for MORE than just generous merit aid. I mean, we can easily learn to like something if it means paying less money. I certainly love my Honda over a BMW. But, then I would, anyway. That’s what I want to hear when I read about University of Alabama–that folks like it for what it IS and not just what they can GIVE. :)</p>
<p>Thanks again, everyone! We’ll keep you updated!</p>