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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I worked extremely hard in HS to qualify for top merit aid. I then entered my “dream” school on a full tuition scholarship with 3.0 minimum requirement vs tuition room and board with 3.3. I was concerned about burnout as a double science major and wanted to finally “enjoy my youth”. Best decision ever to have that GPA wiggle room.

Despite that planning, I missed the fine print that it was GPA every semester and not academic year or cumulative average. After being 0.0X points away one semester my scholarship was pulled. I was able to appeal with strong GPA from the prior semesters and medical documentation. Stressful but again I would have been much further away from goal if I had to maintain a 3.3.

I am recommending similar plan for DC. Outside scholarships and summer internships helped cover room and board. Future career goals required a 3.0+ anyways so everything aligned. 3.3+ requirement *every* semester would be overkill. [/quote]

Well, being a double science major did not help. That is not the school’s fault. You put yourself (including your health and your bank account) at risk. [/quote]

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