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Best Value School that is kind of selective.

My parents aren't doing to help pay for my college and I can't take on any loans, so I either need to get a full scholarship or go to a school with great financial aid. My parents expect me to go to a prestigious, selective school like Vanderbilt. I don't think I can get into a school that's that selective, but I think I can get into a school that's a little less selective. I was wondering if anybody know any colleges that are a little less selective and have great financial aid.

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Wake forest is good (like top 40 I believe) and they give a decent amount of merit scholarship, even up to full ride. Also, acceptance is about a 30% but 🤷🏽‍♀️. It depends on your idea of selective. A decent College with a 50-60 percent acceptance is Upitt - 64% and takes holistic look at merit aid, etc up to full ride

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3 years ago

If they aren't at least helping to pay for it, they shouldn't complain about you not going to a school that you can't afford. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. I would suggest applying to the prestigious schools anyways (if that's what you want) and applying for financial aid. Most prestigious schools cover a surprising amount based on academic history and income amount, I personally have a friend whose older brother has almost a full ride to Brown based on high school grades and income (along with other personal factors), but it's always worth a shot to apply and see. I hope this helps :)

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3 years ago

UNC is an amazing school that is held with as much respect as ivys. It is a state school too so it is much more affordable

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3 years ago

When you apply try for state scholarships too, and local business scholarships. If you can stack enough it will add up. Also look into FSEO grants.

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