Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 23:47     Subject: Re:If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Must read if you are hoping for merit at Northeastern-

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/07/your-money/college-early-decision-northeastern-merit-aid.html
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 23:39     Subject: Re:If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
What percentage of Northeastern first years and the first year study abroad spring admits get merit?
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 21:12     Subject: If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
DD had a 1490 SAT, 3.95 uw /4.64 w gpa, accepted for NU In though. HoCo schools. Was offered $15k-ish merit per year

She went elsewhere though
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 21:08     Subject: Re:If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone test optional get any merit?


I guess you need to work on test prep if interested in merit


So Northeastern pays for just for high test scores instead of high GPAs and elite ECs?


High GPA is a dime as dozen ..
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 21:00     Subject: Re:If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone test optional get any merit?


I guess you need to work on test prep if interested in merit


So Northeastern pays for just for high test scores instead of high GPAs and elite ECs?


True of merit everywhere.
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 20:59     Subject: Re:If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anyone test optional get any merit?


I guess you need to work on test prep if interested in merit


So Northeastern pays for just for high test scores instead of high GPAs and elite ECs?
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 20:54     Subject: Re:If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Anonymous wrote:Anyone test optional get any merit?


I guess you need to work on test prep if interested in merit
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 20:46     Subject: Re:If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Child applied ED to Ivy was deferred. Applied EA to NE and was deferred to Spring decisions. In Spring was admitted to one of the abroad programs w/I think $12,000 scholarship. Upper 1500 SAT, unweighted close to 4, weighted maybe mid 4 and 5s on APs. I think the scholarship was given make starting abroad more appealing since they had wanted Boston campus. I think NE had close to 90,000 or more applicants last year. Our kid was lucky to get an offer because so many great students from this area were rejected. If your child really wants NE, demonstrate your interest. In the end our student chose a different school that was smaller. Students we know at NE, including those that started abroad, are very happy there. Good luck. If your kid likes NE and Boston, consider BU. They have an honors college that looked good.
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 16:35     Subject: If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Mine applied EA last fall and is loving their freshman experience. 4.7 weighted GPA, 33 ACT, from MCPS. Received dean’s scholarship of $12,000/year.
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 13:45     Subject: Re:If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Anyone test optional get any merit?
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 13:35     Subject: Re:If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Well, two anyway.
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 13:14     Subject: If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Anonymous wrote:Thank you! Trying to figure out how likely it is to manage expectations a bit about affordability. (And please, northeastern hater, I know you think the place is a scam for miserable idiots so need to chime in!)


Good thread. Obviously a number of high stats kids from the DMV applying.
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 12:56     Subject: If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
4.0 UW ; 1480 SAT. Applied early action I think.
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 12:36     Subject: If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Anonymous wrote:Thank you! Trying to figure out how likely it is to manage expectations a bit about affordability. (And please, northeastern hater, I know you think the place is a scam for miserable idiots so need to chime in!)


My kid, who applied last fall and is now a freshman, had 3.98 GPA, a 4.53 wGPA, and a 35 ACT score. He was awarded the Honors scholarship, which is $32K per year
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2022 12:05     Subject: If your child got merit money at northeastern, what were there stats?
Thank you! Trying to figure out how likely it is to manage expectations a bit about affordability. (And please, northeastern hater, I know you think the place is a scam for miserable idiots so need to chime in!)