Would Penn State give me merit aid?

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I'm considering Penn State University Park. I'm sure I can get in; now, would Penn State give me some merit aid? (I don't qualify for financial aid).</p>

<p>SAT: 2200 (C 750, M 680, W 770).
GPA: 96.00.
Homeschooled, has taken many courses at community college, will enter a prep school for senior year. GPA at the college is a 3.8.
Asian American-Pacific Islander
Many ECs, including boot camp with Navy SEALs, other military training, public speaking programs, twelve years of piano (having won and placed in many competitions).</p>

<p>Will my minority status and my good grades (which are above the 50th percentile for Penn State) get me any scholarships or just merit aid from the school? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Will my minority status and my good grades (which are above the 50th percentile for Penn State) get me any scholarships or just merit aid from the school? Thanks.</p>

<p>you just answered ur own question</p>

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<p>If you want merit aid from Penn State you'll have to apply as early as possible, then apply and gain acceptance to the Schreyer Honors College.</p>

<p>You get about $2500 per year from the SHC; anything above and beyond that depends on what major and college you apply to.</p>

<p>Penn State focuses most of its scholarship aid to truly (financially) needy students, where it will have the greatest effect.</p>

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<p>Do you think I have a shot at Schreyer? THanks.</p>

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<p>I don't think you'll have any problem getting into the SHC, if you write good essays and have excellent recommendations.</p>