Where can we get merit money with these credentials-
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Anonymous
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varsity sport 4 years
3.4 unweighted GPA rigorous class load 29 ACT Is merit money a possibility or are we dreaming? If so, where? |
Anonymous
| mid tier LACs (Furman, Centre, McDaniel, etc.) |
Anonymous
+1 Washington & Jefferson College, Marietta, Juniata, Allegheny, maybe Wooster |
Anonymous
| A good place to start might be "colleges that change lives." There was a book and now I think there is a website, but essentially it lists liberal arts colleges that are underrated but deliver a great education but are not horrendously selective. A solid student there would definitely have a shot at a nice merit aid package at many of these schools. |
Anonymous
| I've heard univ of South Carolina has good merit aid. |
Anonymous
| Depends on which sport and position played. |
Anonymous
| Try applying to some state schools in the 75 - 150 range of rankings on the US News and World Report List |
Anonymous
mid tier publics as well |
Anonymous
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Clemson
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Anonymous
DDs looking at Clemson now. Based on the stats OP posted, I think Clemson is a bit of a stretch for admission so my guess would be that the chances of merit money are nil. |
Anonymous
| Beloit |
Anonymous
| Miami of Ohio - http://miamioh.edu/admission/finaid/high-school/scholarships/miami-scholarships/merit.html. They will look at the weighted GPA (they did for my DD). Kids love it there, beautiful campus, and they have a great job placement and grad school placement track record. |
Anonymous
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South Carolina Columbia. What is the weighted GPA?
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Anonymous
| Also - University of Georgia if the weighted GPA is good enough. (29 ACT is minimum for OOS Classic Scholars awards) |
Anonymous
| Tulane - golden opportunity as they try to recover form Katrina (still) |