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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]National Merit Scholarship can get free rides from several colleges if prestige and ranking doesn't matter.[/quote]

OP said her kid has an 1100-1200 SAT score. Maybe switching to ACT would help; who knows. I had suggested she have her kid checked for possible processing issues. That could explain the difference between the high grades/rigor and low standardized test score.

Bottom line is OP’s kid realistically can’t expect to get a “large merit scholarship” at a “good school” unless the kid ups their standardized score or EC game. Alternatively, in-state schools often provide a good value and may be more economical than an OOS or private even with substantial merit.  Good luck OP.  [/quote]
OP here. You’re exactly right. DC has issues with processing and doesn’t do well in big tests but has almost all As. What’s the ACT like? Is it really all that different?[/quote]

OP, sounds like your kid could benefit from extended time. The ACT awards up to triple time depending on disability. Our DD has dyslexia and received triple time. Scored 33 with accommodations and was awarded a full tuition scholarship at a T50. Yes she also had and still has top grades and good ECs.

- the YMMV poster. Per the PP, feel free to ignore if you find my advice annoying.  [/quote]

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