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Somewhere cheap with an excellent education system will be nice

GPA: 3.5 unweighted but it is boudn to go up after I work hellah hard this semester
SAT 1: 1210
ACT: took it october (but i am expecting to do better on it that my SAT)

EXTRA CURR:
3 years of Varisity Badminton. Became #1 player for team and made it to play in the MVALS.

VOlunteer at the Senior Center 60 hours

Student Government:
10th grade- rep assembly secretary
11th grade- Technical commissioner

Who's who among american high school students. 37th edition

National Honor Roll

School nominated me for National Honor Society I have applied for it I dunno my results yet.

Invite to National COnference for Student
LEadership

Leadership awards for contributions to my high school.

By Financelad (Financelad) on Sunday, November 02, 2003 - 11:13 pm: Edit

bump

By Thewrathofme (Thewrathofme) on Sunday, November 02, 2003 - 11:24 pm: Edit

how about Finland

By Financelad (Financelad) on Sunday, November 02, 2003 - 11:34 pm: Edit

lol is that ure idea of sarcasm?
well if it was, it sucked so bad that it failed to affect me.

By Carolyn (Carolyn) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 11:06 am: Edit

What subjects are you interested in studying? Do you have any preferences for geographic area? Do you want a large school, a medium sized school, or a small school. We need more than your stats to make some recommendations.

By Financelad (Financelad) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 01:42 pm: Edit

doesnt matter any public university that is willing to acept me. No private schools please
can't afford it now maybe for a transfer

By Emeraldkity4 (Emeraldkity4) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 01:52 pm: Edit

out of state public schools are as expensive as private schools, unless you happen to recieve a huge merit grant.
What state are you in? in state public schools are the best deal, next best are private schools with healthy endowments.

By Thewrathofme (Thewrathofme) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 03:27 pm: Edit

Finland Community College, it is one of the top 1000 CC's in the country. It would be nice to have a reach would it not?

P.S. Take this the worst way possible, your just not getting in anywhere.

Thewrathofme is a slow learner. Poster banned for attitude.
Perhaps he will enjoy his new home on the Finland Community College bulletin board.

--Moderator Obiwan

By Financelad (Financelad) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 04:54 pm: Edit

lol thank you
I thikn I have a chance at like UC irvine or maybe even UCSD if I come up with a killer essay

Emeraldkity4: I live in COlorado

By Carolyn (Carolyn) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 08:33 pm: Edit

I was looking at teh St. Mary's College in Maryland (www.smcm.edu) website today and was very impressed. It's a public school but basically functions as a small LAC - less than 2000 students, excellent grad school placement, good course offerings and majors, etc. Tuition, room and board for out of state students would be about 22,000 and they do offer financial aid. USNews & World Reports and other guides list it as a best value school. Apparently, they are also actively recruiting out of state students right now.

Another public school that has always impressed me is Mary Washington College in Virginia. It's part of the Virginia public system. Unlike most public schools, the campus looks and feels more like an older private school, quite nice. It's a medium sized school with Great academics and close enough to do weekends and possibly internships in Washington D.C. Very reasonable for out of state students.

If you're looking for a public on the west coast, U of Oregon and U of Washington are both worth looking at. The University of Arizona and Arizona State are two other options. I've also heard some nice things about the University of Idaho and University of Wyoming. The U Cal schools are going to be VERY expensive for an out of state student - they're talking about raising tuition for out of state students to $25,000 a year next year. Add in room and board costs and the UC's are not a bargain for out of state students. You could pretty much go to a private school - and get financial aid - for that. One other thought - some western states have student exchange programs with nearby states so that you pay a reduced fee to attend certain schools as an out of state student. If you could track down this information for Colo. you may be able to find a few more reasonable options.

Of course, the cheapest options for you are going to be Colorado publics like Boulder.

In any case, your stats would make all of the above schools a match for you.

I also wouldn't rule out private schools - some of the ones in the south and in the midwest would be comparable to what you will pay as an out of state student for a public school---and you'll also have a better chance of getting financial aid at a private. All things considered, it could work out in your favor. Some worth looking at:
Lawrence University (Wis.), Beloit College (Wis),
Trinity University (Texas), Southwestern University (Texas), Hendrix College (Arkansas),
Elon University (NC), Pacific University (Oregon),
Linfield College (Oregon) (you would qualify for some merit money at either of these two schools),
the College of Wooster (ohio), Denison U (ohio - expensive but supposedly good with financial aid), Knox (Il), the University of Redlands (Calif - ditto to above), the University of the Pacific (Calif - ditto with a guarantee that you graduate in 4 years or they pay for your 5th year --- something to consider at many public schools where classes are hard to get).

In short, if money is an issue, I'd advise you to consider a number of different options besides out of state public schools and see what you might be offered.

Hope this helps.

By Carolyn (Carolyn) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 08:38 pm: Edit

By the way, I don't know if there are any athletic scholarships for badminton but found this list of schools with strong badminton programs - if you're really good at badminton, it might be worth contacting their badminton coaches to see if anything would be avaialable:

San Diego State U (a cal state - not a UC school - will be cheaper than a UC for out of state student)
Cal State San Jose (ditto to above)
Cal state Long Beach (ditto to above)
George Mason U (Virginia public school near D.C.)
Northern Michigan U (public)
U of Alaska at Faibanks
Arizona State U
Texas A&M

By Financelad (Financelad) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 09:07 pm: Edit

THanks for the help
but my parents can only afford $5000 per year to give me for college. I am soo screwed once I get my green card or what not then WHEEEE YAY!
hopei t comes next year

By Carolyn (Carolyn) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 09:50 pm: Edit

All the more reason to find schools that give good financial aid. Best of luck.

By Momx4 (Momx4) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 10:12 pm: Edit

Financelad, are you an undocumented immigrant? I am a social worker trying to help a high school junior who came to the US as a ten year old but is not here legally figure out how she can afford to go to college. About four or five states, including New York, California, Utah, Texas? and maybe one other have passed laws guaranteeing undocumented immigrants the right to attend public universities/colleges at the in-state tuition rate as long as they can provide proof that they live in-state. All other states charge out-of-state rates for undocumented immigrants. If you can establish yourself as a New York state resident, you can attend any of the CUNY colleges (City University of New York) for $4,000/year tuition. They don;t have dorms but shared housing can be found which is less expensive than living in a dorm. Some of the Universities in the CUNY system are quite good, such as Queens College and Brooklyn College. I hope your green card comes through because that will make it a lot easier to find a college you can afford, and you will be eligible for some college loans. If you are not a citizen, there are some banks which will give you a college loan at a low interest rate if you have a US citizen co-sign the loan for you. Good luck, I'm sure you will find a way to attend a good school but it might take a lot of searching.

By Financelad (Financelad) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 10:42 pm: Edit

Iam here leagally. Iam here on a dependent visa called h-4 have you heard of it?
I am very well documented and I am sooo not illegal.

thanks for the advice

By Momx4 (Momx4) on Monday, November 03, 2003 - 11:56 pm: Edit

Unfortunately I don't know much about the various kinds of visas, and regulations about whether you qualify for scholarships and loans with a visa vary by state. In NYS you would qualify for state scholarships but probably not federal. Have you considered ROTC to fund your education?

By Financelad (Financelad) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 12:35 am: Edit

hrm ROTC? please enlighten me

By Momx4 (Momx4) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 08:36 am: Edit

I forget what the acronym actually stands for, but it is a way to have the army, navy, air force, etc pay for part of your college education. You have to like to get up early every morning and do a lot of physical exercise drills.

By Tsdad (Tsdad) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 09:03 am: Edit

Reserve Office Training Corps.

By Momx4 (Momx4) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 12:12 pm: Edit

Thanks Tsdad

By Tsdad (Tsdad) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 01:32 pm: Edit

"Officer," not "Office." Spent two years as an undergrad in Army ROTC. The wool uniforms were itchy and and made you sweat like crazy. The M-1 rifles we carried weighted a ton. I wasn't cut out for the military life.

By Financelad (Financelad) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 01:35 pm: Edit

can I still do ROTC even though I am a temorary immigrant

By Momx4 (Momx4) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 05:24 pm: Edit

I think you need a green card

By Financelad (Financelad) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 05:52 pm: Edit

great *scratch* that option as well
I am screwed for LIFE>

By Financelad (Financelad) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 05:53 pm: Edit

I cant even dream to go to a good state school
LIFE IS UNFAIR

By Momx4 (Momx4) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 08:57 pm: Edit

Financelad, google ROTC and look at the requirements; maybe you can get into a ROTC program with a visa. Also, look at your state university's website and look at the requirements for financial aid. You can call their financial aid office and ask them if you can qualify for financial aid with a visa; ask them if there are any private (non-Federal) scholarships for immigrants. Do you have any relatives in New York or California whom you could live with or use their address? I think there are more opportunities in NY and CA for immigrants. Are you anywhere near Utah? For some reason, Utah senators and reps are sponsoring the Dream Act, which doesn't apply to you- it applies to children brought here illegally by their parents or are here illegally after their visas have expired. But for whatever reason, Utah has been exemplary in giving rights to immigrants. Maybe you can contact University of Utah to see if it is possible for you to go to school there and if they have any scholarships for immigrants.

By Momx4 (Momx4) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 09:01 pm: Edit

Oh, one more thought: if you can find a school with Varsity Division I or Division II badminton and you are a good badminton player, the school will overlook the fact that you are not a citizen if they want you for their badminton team. A lot of the California schools have badminton teams; you might try contacting some of the coaches. If the coach wants you, that could override other problems such as not being a citizen and not having money.

By Financelad (Financelad) on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 09:14 pm: Edit

wow thanks a lot momx4 I shall go and call the state universities.
actually I lived in california when I moved the the US but I had to move to COlorado due to dad's layoff so yeah.. ARGh I soo wish I was there
thanks tho ill look into it

My aunt lives in california and she is an american citizen

By Jnbrenda (Jnbrenda) on Friday, December 05, 2003 - 04:17 pm: Edit

I am an undocumented student. What are my chances of going to a cal state since I won't be able to apply for federal financial aid? I have a 3.5 GPA and 1080 SAT's, 24 on the ACT.

By Momx4 (Momx4) on Friday, December 05, 2003 - 04:44 pm: Edit

I'm not sure Jnbrenda, but check the cal state websites or call them to find out the requirements for financial aid to see if you qualify for any scholarships or loans as an undocumented immigrant. A few months ago I came across a website run by a group of college students in Southern California who were undocumented immigrants; I had found it by googling "Dream Act." Perhaps you can locate them and ask them if they have any suggestions. If I can locate the website, I'll post it.

By Jnbrenda (Jnbrenda) on Monday, December 08, 2003 - 03:00 pm: Edit

Thanks, will do.