Hey, I'm prepping for the ACT, and I'm curious about which colleges offer scholarships based on ACT scores. If you have experience with getting a scholarship because of your ACT, I'd love to hear how it went!
Certainly! Many colleges and universities provide scholarships partly based on ACT scores, and this is often combined with your GPA to form an Academic Index, which colleges use to determine scholarship eligibility. It's important to note that application deadlines will typically precede scholarship deadlines, and awarding these scholarships often occurs on a rolling basis - so the earlier you apply, the better!
Some schools with well-known programs include the University of Alabama, which has the "Presidential Scholarship” that covers full tuition for out-of-state students who have a 3.5 GPA and 32+ on ACT. The University of Mississippi has a similar program, awarding scholarships to students with ACT scores starting at 20 along with a minimum GPA.
However, policies can vary across different colleges. Some schools, like Brigham Young University and The University of Illinois offer numerous scholarships that take the ACT score into account. Other schools like Michigan Technological University give out scholarships that are directly tied to specific ACT score thresholds.
Furthermore, often private universities, while not necessarily outlining specific ACT criteria, will consider your ACT score as part of a holistic review when determining merit-based scholarships.
Ultimately, it's best to research each specific school you're interested in, both via their official websites and potentially by directly contacting their financial aid offices. This can provide the most up-to-date and accurate information. Good luck on your ACT and college journey!
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