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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Small amount at a few of the Catholic schools. Mostly based on test scores.[/quote]

It’s based on whether they want your kid or not - is she academically bright? Does she play the harp or speak a rare language? Play a sport well? Does she need the scholarship? They aren’t going to give it to a wealthy girl that doesn’t need it. And yes - test scores matter too I’m sure. My DD got one and she had high test scores but the school can give out the scholarships as they see fit.

It’s only $5000 though and you still might need to come up with $25,000 more if you don’t receive financial aid as well. [/quote]

I disagree with this. DS was offered two merit scholarships at Catholic schools. It was grades and test based. One published criteria and the other does not. However they are not based on need. We didn’t apply for aid (lucky to not need it). We put back the scholarship + a few thousand into the annual fund each year. It was made clear that that wasn’t the expectation. We are happy to do it. That said, neither was a huge amount. One was $10k over four years and the other was $12k. I do [b]know the girls schools have bigger merit scholarships.[/b] [/quote]

Which schools and how much?[/quote]

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