<p>As the title states, what SAT score is deemed scholarship worthy by American universities? This is assuming that a student has a high GPA average, good EC's, good recommendations, and a decent essay. Complemented by these attributes, what is the minimum score range one would need to achieve to pursue a scholarship in the United States?</p>
<p>Are you an international applicant or a domestic applicant?</p>
<p>If you are an international applicant, do you live in the US and attend a high school in the US, or a school outside the US?</p>
<p>If you are an international applicant outside the US, is the language of instruction at your school English, or is it some other language?</p>
<p>What kind of college or university do you plan to apply to?</p>
<p>What is your likely major?</p>
<p>How much scholarship money do you want or need to get in order to make that particular college or university affordable?</p>
<p>As you can see, there are lots of variables. There also are plenty of merit-based and talent-based scholarships out there that don’t require an ACT or SAT score at all.</p>
<p>The best scholarships for students in the U.S. colleges are for students who are high achieving…meaning that their SAT scores AND their GPA/ECs are all excellent. If you are looking for scholarship money based on your SAT/GPA (most schools look at a combination of BOTH of these when awarding merit aid), YOUR scores need to be at the tippy top of the school applicant pool for consideration for scholarships.</p>
<p>First of all, only some schools give merit scholarships to int’ls. And the amounts vary from just a few thousand dollars to maybe full tuition or more. </p>
<p>Also, few top schools give large merit scholarships to internationals.</p>
<p>What are your stats?</p>
<p>Well currently, I have taken the SAT twice.</p>
<p>First time total score 2000
Second time scores still not out, but I’m expecting at least 2100-2150.</p>
<p>My GPA is top notch.</p>
<p>EC’s can be taken care of.</p>
<p>And finally, I’m looking to study medicine in the United States.</p>
<p>Chance me?</p>
<p>Sirwank…chance you for what? </p>
<p>You will need to check EACH college website you are considering for whether they even GIVE financial aid (merit or need based) to international students. Some don’t. Some give limited amounts, and some give the same aid to international students as to U.S. citizens/permanent residents.</p>
<p>Another thing to check…many schools are NOT need blind for admissions for international students. This means that your ability to pay WILL be considered when your application for admission is considered. There are only a small number (maybe 6?) of schools where the school is BOTH need blind AND meets full need of international students.</p>
<p>What is your CR/Math breakdown on the SAT? Most schools consider these only when awarding merit aid.</p>
<p>As I mentioned in my FIRST reply to you…your stats would need to be in the very top of the applicant pool at a college to be considered for significant merit aid. </p>
<p>And just an FYI…a great number of international students want to study medicine in the U.S. You will be competing for admission to colleges with other international students who have excellent credentials.</p>
<p>Also, in the US medicine is graduate level program–not an undergrad 4-6 year program as it is in most countries.</p>
<p>In the US, future physicians first must complete an baccalaureate degree in a liberal art or science, then apply for medical school.</p>
<p>The number of US medical schools that accept international students is relatively small. And those that do, do NOT offer financial aid to internationals. (Or only offer a very limited amount–nowhere near the full tuition, let alone full COA.) In fact, most schools which accept international medical students require that you demonstrate that you have the ability to pay for all 4 years of your medical education as a part of your application.</p>
<p>Somewhat dated (2009) list of US medical school policies towards internationals:</p>
<p>[NAAHP:</a> Medical School Admission Policies Towards Non-U.S. Citizens](<a href=“Home - NAAHP”>Home - NAAHP)</p>