What can help me get a scholarship??

[68Classic]

Well Im a sophomore and my guidance counselor says that colleges look for athleticisim, good grades, and a lot of volunterring. So probably play a varsity sport, get on honor roll, and join clubs that go to soup kitchens and stuff like that.

[tony3]

Well, my dads is a Vice Chancellor at University of Illinois Chicago, so yeah, I got the hook ups.

[bratch]

1. Decide your major before going to school if at all possible
2. ACT/SAT scores
3. Well rounded
4. Apply apply apply

I have done exceptionally well in the financial aid department due to these four things. Not sure in all states but OK has a scholarship based solely on ACT/SAT performance that is a full ride to any state school. It took me 7 tries but i met the requirement. Check into that with your state department of education or a counselor. Upon having decided my major before starting I was able to apply for my major only scholarships. Another big advantage. Being a complete book worm doesn't look too impressive neither does being a total jock unless you are a stud... Apply to anything and everything you can use the internet searches and talk to your counselors.

[PyRo]

Wow, I got like 6k in grants from the state for being poor, 1200 a year from a scholarship, like another 6k in low interest state loans and pay about 2k a year in cash. So i'm comming out with a debt of about 24k, for a state school.

[bratch]

Seems like an expensive state school. Mine runs about 2g a semester for tuition and fees.

[robertjuric]

Originally posted by bratch
1. Decide your major before going to school if at all possible
2. ACT/SAT scores
3. Well rounded
4. Apply apply apply

I have done exceptionally well in the financial aid department due to these four things. Not sure in all states but OK has a scholarship based solely on ACT/SAT performance that is a full ride to any state school. It took me 7 tries but i met the requirement. Check into that with your state department of education or a counselor. Upon having decided my major before starting I was able to apply for my major only scholarships. Another big advantage. Being a complete book worm doesn't look too impressive neither does being a total jock unless you are a stud... Apply to anything and everything you can use the internet searches and talk to your counselors.

1. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
2. 19 ACT(as a sophmore, Im retaking them)
3. Ive got a job, play varsity football, and am going to be joining the National Guard in a few months.
4. havent started yet

[bratch]

Sounds like your in decent shape. I would reccomend an ACT prep course I used a KAPLAN cd that was very helpful I also attended a class. They were both worth the time and money. Thats all I can think of come August be ready to hit the applications it's almost like a second english class with all the essays. Use your resources to your full benefit have your english teacher proof read all your essays and have someone help you prepare for any interveiw you get.

Does the guard not cover your school?

[robertjuric]

Originally posted by bratch
Does the guard not cover your school?

What do you mean??