Update on What I learned about free ride scholarships

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<p>evet s, I am from MI so understand what you are saying about the reality of the economy. I am sorry your family has been hit so hard. We have suffered, as well, but fortunately not as much. You are approaching the situation in a very mature manner. It is sometimes hard to read these posts, because so many people on CC either seem to have enough money that cost doesn't matter or they are so sure only top-tier colleges will get you anywhere they would borrow tons of money to go to one. But believe me, there are plenty of people posting/reading here that don't feel that way!</p>

<p>I know plenty of kids with similar stats to yours at both WSU and Ferris. All are very happy. The kids at WSU live on-campus, and they love it. You will certainly be prepared for pharmacy at either school. Perhaps there are other, more challenging schools out there --- but that really doesn't matter. What matters is that you find a place you can afford, and where you feel you will be happy. I know people who have been extremely successful who went to schools that were far from top-tier.</p>

<p>For what it's worth, I am not a huge U of M fan. I know it's a good school, but it is very large & impersonal. Some kids absolutely love it & thrive there. But lots of kids feel lost & never really get as much out of it as they might at a smaller school.</p>

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<p>hi. can you read my stats? I really want to go to a liberal-arts school where i can major in political science. but i am afraid that i cannot afford the tuition because my family have an income of lesser than 10,000.</p>

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<p>Washington and Lee University in Lexington VA -- the George Washington Honor Scholarships range from full ride (tuition, room, board, fees) to 1/2 tuition. There are approximately 40 each year. Separate application + regular application due by Dec 15. Approx. 95 finalists invited to Feb on campus competition, where they stay with current freshmen, attend classes, interview with faculty panel and student panel. </p>

<p>S loved the experience, received full tuition with high GPA (4.4 weighted in honors curriculum), competitive SATs (but many finalists had higher scores), and strong ECs (class pres, captain/12 letters three varsity sports, honor council, hosp. volunteer, etc), stated interest in sciences/pre-med, and was a Jefferson Scholar finalist to cross-admit rival UVa. He is where he wanted to be -- working hard, doing well, making great friends, playing lacrosse, and loving it.</p>

<p>Also Roanoke College in Salem VA offers a few full ride scholarships, plus more at full to 1/2 tuition. Several on campus competition times. Full day session, with separate sessions for small group discussion and essay. Warm administration and student body. S's 3 friends who are freshmen there really like it.</p>

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<p>does anybody know of any universities at all that would offer a full ride to an average student...? 90 average, 28 ACT, etc.?</p>

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<p>University of Cincinnati has a Cincinnatus scholarship that offers from $5,000 per year to $10,000 per year in addition to other scholarships such as for NMF etc.</p>

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<p>American has Presidential Scholarship - free tuition 4 years.</p>

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<p>caltech has axline... big 'if' for getting it, but it's there... full ride</p>

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<p>The University of Alabama at Birmingham has full rides with some perks. If you meet qualifications it is possible to get a full ride (tuition, fees, a stipend for books and some allowance for housing) they have many different scholarships listed on their web site. These are also first come first serve. This is a large university with deep pockets of alumni who contribute financially.</p>

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<p>Miami University - Harrison Scholarship.<br>
Also, most kids underestimate their ability to get additional scholarship $$ during their years in college. Most kids do not apply to "Returning" student scholarships, thinking that they do not have a chance. Huge mistake! There are significant money available for Returning students. My D. got additional $4000 after freshman year because she APPLIED.</p>

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<p>I agree MiamiDAP. My DD received an additional scholarship for her 3rd year and yesterday she found out that she was awarded another scholarship for her 4th year. These named scholarships are based on merit and only available to upperclassmen. The nice thing for us is that this money is in ADDITION to financial aid. I assume that's because her school gaps and doesn't meet full need. Every little bit helps.</p>

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<p>SUNY Albany offered (probably still does) merit scholarships covering 4 years of tuition, room, board, fees, and a $2000 a year stipend. Pretty sweet deal, especially since their generous AP credit rules make it fairly easy to study abroad or get a masters during those 4 years.</p>

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<p>^
Looking at SUNY-Albany's merit scholarship page, I didn't find anything like this...?</p>

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<p>I agree, it's not on the list. I was just writing based on the financial aid package I received when I applied there. That was several years ago, so things might have changed. Also, if several of the merit scholarships were combined, they could add up to this.</p>

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<p>i know this is an old thread, but i was wondering which schools momfromtexas's sons chose.</p>

<p>i am new her and so i am still trying to figure things out.</p>

<p>do you have to apply to the school to be able to see what scholarship opportunities there are? i went to one of the schools she listed and didn't find the scholarship info i was looking for. it said something to the effect that "you need to apply to our school before searching our scholarships."</p>

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<p>What school was that , Mike? Maybe I have the data.</p>

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<p>Seattle University - Sullivan Scholarship - 9 students annually (tuition, room, board)</p>

<p>Claremont McKenna - Seaver Leadership - 5 students annually (tuition)</p>

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<p>hi curmudgeon - </p>

<p>i happened to be looking at SFA's website, as we are in texas and it is a school i know a little bit about. well, i don't actually know much about the school, but i have a few friends that went there.</p>

<p>where did your D end up going to school.</p>

<p>my D is a junior this year and i am starting to try to sort thru some of this stuff. : / seems that you are quite the expert!</p>

<p>my D will most likely be to 20% of class (200/1200). possibility of NMSF, but i am not counting on that. she will probably make it to within 10 points of the cutoff. : (</p>

<p>she likes a&m. we visited baylor today. i think our budget likes something along the lines of a&m, though!</p>

<p>so finding some merit money for a good (but not uber CC fantastic) student would be GREAT!</p>

<p>any tips you can give me???</p>

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<p>Texas' high profile schools aren't very generous with scholarships IMO. I know there are great scholarships at UT-Dallas (McDermott), and xiggi knows about a Texas State scholarship that is significantly better than most. I'll do a little looking. In 06 SFA had their scholarships listed on their site. Baylor and Southwestern have formulaic scholaships on their websites. Austin college is another great but unknown LAC with merit aid.</p>

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<p>Here ya go. SFA</a> Admissions - Scholarship Information</p>

<p>Check out the xiggi method on the SAT forum for PSAT help. It'll make her money.</p>

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<p>Here's the McDermott info.


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<p>Can't beat that with a stick but the competition is pretty fierce.</p>