<p>I see the phrase “full ride” over and over and over on CC. I am amazed by that. My S has got some merit at 7 schools so far, and we are thankful for anything. However, I can’t believe so many people are getting a full ride everywhere. Many of these don’t say ‘x’ scholarship, but just “full ride.” I am starting to wonder if people are misreading things, as this OP did…</p>