UNC-Asheville Help

Paying for College
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<p>I've thought about applying to UNC-Asheville for the Fall 2011 semester. Based on the following information, how much merit aid should I expect:</p>

<p>GPA W/U--3.57/4.29</p>

<p>SAT I CR/M/W--730/610/610</p>

<p>Attend an Early College High School, and have been awarded the President's List honor twice.</p>

<p>Currently President of my school's Interact Club.</p>

<p>My high school does not offer AP, but dual-credit CC classes.</p>

<p>Will be challenging AP Lit Exam this May.</p>

<p>Will be retaking the SAT I this Summer.</p>

<p>Will likely participate in a drama production this Summer, and maybe into the Fall.</p>

<p>Will take SAT II Lit this Fall.</p>

<p>Will join Phi Theta Kappa (National CC Honors Society) this Fall, and might receive officership. </p>

<p>Will be participating in NanoWriMo this November.</p>

<p>Will have great recommendations from my English IV teacher and one of my philosophy instructors from the CC. Also, a Spanish instructor who has had me for two courses will definitely write me a great recommendation as well. </p>

<p>If anyone wants to dish out some tips on how to maximize my potential for receiving a decent amount of aid from this school, please feel free to do so. I'm really wanting to continue my studies through the graduate level, and I don't want to be drowning in debt the entire time I'm trying to study and perform well.</p>

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<p>I usually hate it when people bump threads, but I really want some feedback on this.</p>

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<p>you’ve done a ton…just apply and see</p>

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<p>You seem like an ideal candidate to me!</p>

<p>DS also wants to go there. Maybe he’ll see you there. :)</p>

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<p>BTW–DS sent in some “extra credit” essays, in addition to the Common App essays. I don’t know whether that will tip the scale WRT merit aid…we shall see, I guess. Like you, we are very cost-conscious and debt-averse. I understand the Laurels Scholarships can range anywhere from $1,000 to full ride (yearly). The more the better! </p>

<p>I’m assuming you’re in-state…? As you know, even without merit aid, the COA is pretty reasonable…and there are always grants and work/study.</p>