Wil my standarized test scores be the difference between scholarhip and no scholarshi

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<p>I go to a very small private school and have very good grades (straight A/A+s except for one B in a mandatory art class) as an incoming junior. Because of family reasons, I am staying very close for college and my plan right now is to attend ramapo's physical therapy program (granted that I am accepted.) It recommends at least a 27 ACT composite to apply. I'm taking the ACTs in September for the first time, and am expecting a 28/29 unless I freak out and fail, in which case I'll take it again until I got a 27 or above. Bottom line, once I get a 27 or above, I can't take it again (money and other reasons.) My question is: is my act score going to be a deciding factor in whether or not I get scholarships at Ramapo college? Or, as long as I get over the minimum required, are other factors more important when it comes to scholarships?
Thank you so much to anyone who responds!</p>

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<p>It all depends upon Ramapo College. It could make a difference. It could also make a difference as to what programs you want. If a program is so over subscribed so that there are many qualified candidate vying ofr a spot, it’s smart for a college to use those scholarship dollars to “buy” students in those majors that are not so popular.</p>

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<p>The actual wording on the Ramapo site is:

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<p>Your admission is not assured if you hit a 27, you will just be considered.</p>

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<p>hahaha thanks but totally not what i needed to hear right now.
yeah, I’m aware of that. My grades are very good, I have a sister at ramapo, I have a very intense/heartwarming college essay topic, and I will be applying for it early decision. I am praying that I get admitted because right now there is no plan b (family reasons make it impossible for me to go at all far from home and this is the only program near me that I am interested in.)</p>

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<p>Getting into Ramapo at all is one thing, getting into a competitive program, a whole other story. Kids can get turned down for programs at schools where the overall admit rate is well over 90%. With Musical Theater, for instance, one sees this a lot. Same with Purdue’s aeronautics program and other specialty programs. So in the case of that program you are eyeing, just getting in might be an issue as your test scores are on the edge of just making you eligible for consideration.</p>