<p>I’m having a hard time deciding where to apply. I have a few ideas, but I need some suggestions based on my stats. </p>
<p>This is sort of unorganized, but here goes nothing:
Currently a High School Junior
Intended Major: Computer Science, Graphic Design, or something similar. I would love to do a minor/double major in Spanish.
GPA: ~3.95 Unweighted // ~4.8 Weighted
Class rank: I would hope that I’m in the top 5-10% at least.
Weighted grading: 4 points for regular classes, 5 points for honors, 6 for AP
Test Scores: Taking SAT and ACT in March
PSAT: 184
PLAN: Predicted ACT score of 26-30
4 on AP Psychology Exam
Extracurriculars:
• Key Club (since freshman year)
• School Newspaper (since end of sophomore year)
o Food Columnist
o Reporter
o Critic
• Students Against Destructive Decisions (since sophomore year)
o Vice-President; future President.
• Drama Club (since junior year)
• Spanish Club (since junior year)
o Future inductee into Spanish Honors Society
• World Wildlife Fund Club (since junior year)
• Interact Club (since junior year)
• Young Voters Club (since junior year)</p>
<p>I’m trying to find affordable schools. I live in North Carolina, so I’m obviously leaning towards the public UNC system. Suggestions out of those would be great. Cost is, unfortunately, one of my number one priorities as a low-income student. I honestly don’t feel like I’m good enough to attempt to go Ivy. Even then, I doubt I could afford it. If you could change my mind on that, great.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>Some super-selective schools have good need-based financial aid; check their net price calculators. You can check the net price calculators on the web sites of your NC public schools and any other schools as well. These will give you an idea of how affordable each school is on need-based financial aid.</p>
<p>Some schools offer good merit scholarships, sometimes automatic based on GPA and test scores. You can go to the financial aid and scholarships forum section and look for the sticky threads at the top for the full tuition and full ride scholarships.</p>
<p>With UNC and NC State as in-state options you have some great possibilities already. I agree with looking at the merit aid threads in the financial aid forum.</p>
<p>If you are low-income, look at the 100% schools; outside of the NC publics, they may be your best financial bet because they promise to meet 100% of your financial need (with $5,500 loan, $2,000 work study, and the rest in grants… and if you look at the list, in fact, quite a few would NOT require you to take loans as part of your financial aid package, so that you may be able to graduate close to debt free.)
Run the net price calculator on EACH school on the list. Be aware that all schools are very to highly selective.
[100%</a> Meet Need Colleges | CollegeGreenlight](<a href=“Colleges with Need-Blind Admission for U.S. Students”>Colleges with Need-Blind Admission for U.S. Students)</p>
<p>Another good college if you have high financial need is Berea College. You will get a full ride your first year and then full tuition for the next 3 years, thanks to generous donors and alumni. In exchange, you contribute to the college by working 10-15 hours each week (you are paid, so that you can set that aside to pay for books, room and board starting sophomore year, etc).</p>