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[quote=Anonymous]You don't say what year in high school  you are, but especially right now if you are a freshman or sophomore you need to focus  on two things:
1. Getting the best possible grades
2. Doing the best you can on the PSAT and SAT/ACT
The better your stats, the better your odds of getting significant merit money.

Next, if you truly are a star in science and I do mean STAR, consider entering the Regeneron Science contest. https://www.societyforscience.org/ It's the old Westinghouse/Intel contest. Your odds of winning are very small, but it's a  great experience. If you do win, you'll get enough money to pay for a good state school--top prize is $250,000. Moreover, there are a few colleges that give free rides to the winners."Even" making it into the top 300 can net some merit aid at some schools.

Get involved in this will be VERY time consuming. The odds of winning are miniscule.But participation in and of itself can help you network with scientists who may be able to help you network into getting merit scholarships.

Check iinto some of the free summer science programs in your state.[/quote]

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