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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Work your butt off to get high test scores - like 35-36 on ACT or 1550-1600 on SAT.  Work like mad to get 5s on your APs.  Have decent ECs that show leadership.  You can shoot your shot for Harvard/MIT, and they will likely not force full-pay due to endowments, but it is unlikely any other Ivy Leagues would do the same.  So, then, look at in-state options (UMD is a great school - don't listen to the haters - and of course, UVA/W&M if you are from Virginia.  In-state tuition you can swing with a bit of help from the parents and some loans.  Then, look at OOS flagships.  some of the non-top tier - like UVM, Utah, AZ, offer Honors colleges and large scholarships that bring the COA down to in-state prices and below.  Utah allows for residency Sophomore year, so that brings down the cost even further.  Don't get hung up on the prestige factor - if you really are as great as your stats may indicate, then you will go far with the opportunities provided at a state school.  Most of all, don't despair.  You will turn out great. [I, too, had parents that refused to pay for college and I paid for college at a regional LAC with merit scholarships and loans.  I have a good life and am able to pay for my children's higher education - you'll get there, too.][/quote]

Also, if you truly have MIT level stats, you might want to try Boston University’s merit scholarships as well. They offer awards ranging from full tuition to partial scholarships.

On top of that, I believe BU students can take courses at MIT through cross-registration agreements if you’re interested.
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