What do you think about this list of friend's son?

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<p>Here is another school for this student to consider: USC in Los Angeles, which could be considered a “match” with a slight stretch. It gives a a generous merit package to accepted NMF, it is relatively prestigeous, and the weather is not so bad. The business school is very strong, from what I’ve heard.

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<p>NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount Half tuition (approximately $18,548)<br>
Number of awards Varies
Notification date By April 1, 2009 </p>

<p>Selection Criteria
Selected on the basis of PSAT performance. Entering freshmen are considered if they have been designated National Merit Finalists and name USC as their first-choice college with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.</p>

<p>Application process
Students will be contacted by the sponsoring agency.</p>

<p>TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount Full tuition (approximately $37,096)<br>
Number of awards 100
Application deadline December 1, 2008
Notification date By April 1, 2009 </p>

<p>Selection Criteria
For entering freshmen only. Candidates are selected by USC faculty and staff from an extremely competitive pool. Applicants pursue the most demanding curriculum and achieve at the highest level. Average SAT and ACT scores are in the top 1–2 percent of all students nationwide. In addition to academic criteria, candidates’ talent, involvement and leadership are considered.</p>

<p>Application process
Submit a completed 2009 Undergraduate Application with required materials by December 1, 2008. An interview is required for finalist candidates. Finalists will be contacted by the Office of Admission in February.

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