My 15 year old has a 34 on her first ACT. What can she expect from colleges? Tuition? Scholarships?
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It could lead to some very nice scholarship opportunities depending on her grades because she could qualify for some merit scholarships from the colleges. I recommend taking the PSAT in the fall because it could if the score is high lead to some very nice scholarships. However, it is an idea for her to get involved in school clubs and activities because it can lead to more scholarship opportunities. A number of colleges take a hollistic approach to college admisions which means grades, ACT scores, school clubs, and hobbies. I will list some additional free sources to locate money for college.
First, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes a college major's website will list scholarships, too.
Second, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.
Third, the high school guidance office has a list of local scholarships and state scholarships & grants.
Fourth, a campus work study job can help with money needed during the school year. The program is funded by the federal government. It will be a job on campus and most times can work to your availability schedule. There should be a box on the FAFSA form for it.
Fifth, fill out the FAFSA form after January 1 of your senior year of high school. It will qualify her for need based financial aid from the federal government and the school itself. It will come in the form of scholarships, Pell Grant, student loans, and the work study program.
Sixth, study and practice for the SAT or ACT tests. It can help bring merit scholarships from the college itself.
Seventh, states do offer grant and scholarships for students with excellent grades. Search Google.com and Yahoo.com for these grants and scholarships with your state's name.
Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.
Good luck!
HOLY CRAP! a 15-year old that goes to a small rural school and got a 34 on her FIRST ACT?? HOLY CRAP! she must be a freakin genius
I'm 18 and i'm valedictorian in my small rural school class and i got a 25 on my ACT the FOURTH time i took it.....wait a minute though...if she's only 15 why did she take the ACT??
wherever she goes she is bound to get a full ride scholarship from the college, you are very lucky to have such a smart girl, congrats
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