<p>I am a rising senior and have no idea where I should be applying next year. I'm fine with universities and LACs; my only conditions are smaller class sizes and as much aid as possible. I'm probably going to major in either English or Lit
Stats:
Rank : Top 20%
Gpa uw: 3.2 ; w: 3.8; I do have Cs and Ds in math and science courses; I used grade forgiveness on the Ds and replaced these grades with higher grades
Most rigorous courses, all IB Ap dual enrollment and honors
SAT: 800 CR
770 W
600 M
Subject Tests: World history: 800
Math 2: 620
Strong Ecs
Some volunteering<br>
White Male From Florida
I'm fine with private or public</p>
<p>Try the University of Phoenix. I hear its on the rise, and you might have a shot at getting in.</p>
<p>Do your D’s still appear on your transcript? Or are they “gone”?</p>
<p>The problem I see is this…</p>
<p>The schools that give the best financial aid are not likely going to accept you because of your grades (the remaining C’s) and rank.</p>
<p>Financial aid is based on determined need. So, do you know if you would qualify for aid? Do you know what your family’s EFC is? If you have a Non custodial parent, some schools (the ones that give the best aid) will usually consider that income, too.</p>
<p>You may need to apply to some schools that might give you a big merit scholarship for your stats. </p>
<p>Do you qualify for Bright Futures?</p>
<p>Try the University of Phoenix. I hear its on the rise, and you might have a shot at getting in.</p>
<p>U Phoenix seems kind of… on the low end for my stats? Am I delusional or is this really the best I can do?</p>
<p>Do you qualify for Bright Futures?</p>
<p>Yes, I do, but the ideal situation for me would be to leave Florida. Are there any oos schools that Bright Futures would apply to that I could be admitted to, with my test scores and course rigor in mind?</p>
<p>Also, I’m national merit commended (204). Could that matter at all?</p>
<p>The Phoenix thing was a joke.</p>
<p>Florida sounds like your best bet.</p>
<p>NM Commended doesn’t do anything for you. Bright Futures (as far as I know) will not travel outside FL.</p>
<p>Bright Futures is only for schools in Florida. Have you calculated your GPA for Bright Futures? I ask because the GPA you listed is very close to the cut-off. You may find some schools that will give you some merit aid for your stats, but your best bet if you qualify for Bright Futures is to choose a school in FL.</p>
<p>The rank would make both big merit and good need based aid schools very hard. I might try Vassar, Sarah Lawrence and other good aid schools that badly want more men. Otherwise, BF does look like the best option.</p>
<p>Sarah Lawrence as a good aid school? (a) It’s a top 20 college in terms of expenses and (b) they significantly decrease your aid package after freshman year…</p>
<p>Vassar was actually a school I was looking into. Being male, having quite a few writing awards, a journalism internship and high reading/writing sat scores, would my chances be very high there?</p>
<p>Financial aid is based on determined need. So, do you know if you would qualify for aid? Do you know what your family’s EFC is? If you have a Non custodial parent, some schools (the ones that give the best aid) will usually consider that income, too.</p>
<p>Can you answer the above???</p>
<p>Why is the “ideal situation” for you to leave Florida? You might get your most affordable option in FL. </p>
<p>Vassar might be a good choice for you. It might overlook your grades to get another male on the campus.</p>
<p>Will it bother you to be at a school with an imbalance of males/females?</p>
<p>Your list should include some schools that meet need (assuming that you have a high determined need), a couple of Florida schools, and some schools that will give you assured merit.</p>
<p>What is your likely career?</p>
<p>Vassar would still be a reach. The bottom of the 50 percentile range for math is a 640, so it would help if you raised that score. Not being top 10% hurts, but that’s where being male makes it still doable with a good everything else.</p>
<p>Can you answer the above???
I live with one of my parents whose salary alone would leave me with an EFC of 0. My father’s (noncustodial parent) income is significantly higher. I don’t know how aid is determined, but my father contributes minimally when it comes to finances. At any school where his income is weighed equally with my mother’s, I doubt I could afford to attend. </p>
<p>Why is the “ideal situation” for you to leave Florida? You might get your most affordable option in FL.
I have no desire to stay in Florida. I honestly could not see myself here for another 4 years.</p>
<p>Your list should include some schools that meet need (assuming that you have a high determined need), a couple of Florida schools, and some schools that will give you assured merit.</p>
<p>Ok, so moving on from the Florida schools, where else (low ranked private schools maybe) could I get high merit or need based aid?</p>
<p>What is your likely career?
Probably Journalism…</p>
<p>Any private offering to meet need will expect a full contribution from the non custodial parent. You’re pretty much looking at state schools to just use your mom’s income.</p>
<p>Even though it’s in FL, try New College of Florida.</p>
<p>Also, perhaps Grinnell, Macalester as apparently they are very good with financial aid.</p>
<p>*I live with one of my parents whose salary alone would leave me with an EFC of 0. My father’s (noncustodial parent) income is significantly higher. I don’t know how aid is determined, but my father contributes minimally when it comes to finances. At any school where his income is weighed equally with my mother’s, I doubt I could afford to attend. *</p>
<p>Most of the schools that meet need will expect a contribution from your dad based on his income (not based on what he pays your mom). If your dad will not pay, then there’s no point applying to those schools.</p>
<p>Vassar will demand to see your dad’s income and assets info to determine expected contribution. So, I guess that school won’t work for you.</p>
<p>The state of Florida is not the same in all parts of the state. It’s big enough that you can go to school in a different part of Florida and it will be like being in another state. That’s one of the benefits of a big state. :)</p>
<p>That said, since you have an NCP issue, your best bets may be FAFSA-only schools that will give big merit for your stats because along with Pell grants, work-study, and maybe a federal Direct/stafford loan, you can likely pay for college out of state.</p>
<p>*Also, perhaps Grinnell, Macalester as apparently they are very good with financial aid. *</p>
<p>Macalester will require NCP income info with CSS Profile.</p>
<p>Grinnell has their own form for NCP income info.</p>
<p>So, neither would work for the student.</p>
<p>(keep in mind that some schools don’t require CSS Profile’s form for NCPs, but they have their OWN forms for NCP income info.)</p>
<p>What area of the country do you prefer? With your test scores, you have a good shot at many schools.</p>