Cindy Said:

Am I competitive for any of the ROTC/Other scholarships? What about high caliber schools?

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I found some info about getting this scholarship online in this scholarship database - schools.medianewsonline.com

Ronald Said:

Free or reasonably priced flying lessons in New York?

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Only a small percentage of those costs are actually for the lessons. A large percentage of the cost is fuel, followed by maintenance. The instructor gets the smallest piece of the pie.

With fuel prices where they are, fuel alone will run 30-60 dollars an hour. Somebody has to pay for that...

Marjorie Said:

Can I get free scholarship on American universities?

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So you are attending an American high school right now as a senior, correct? and you want to continue your education at an American university? What I don't get is that you said "pay for free scholarship." You don't necessarily "pay" for scholarships. You can "apply" for them but you don't "pay" for them.

If you have a student visa and do not have a green card, it's likely that you will be paying the international student tuition fee which I know is A LOT!

There is a website that I added that you can apply for scholarships FOR FREE as an international student :)

Good luck!

Herbert Said:

Full Scholarships vs Higher Tier law school + loans?

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It depends on what you want to do with your law degree. If you want to stay local (i.e. near where you go to school) and don't plan on making a ton of money, I'd say go for the free ride at a lower-ranked school because you'll probably earn less money upon graduation and will be unburdened with student loans. On the other hand, if you want to have more mobility and want to work at a larger firm or some place more competitive, then you'd be better off going to a higher ranked school.

I'm a full time student, but I know a lot of part-time people. From what they've told me, the part-time gig can be a bit of a racket. At my school, full-timers take around 14-17 credits per semester and graduate in three years. Part-timers take 8-11 credits, have to take summer classes, and graduate in 4 1/2-5 years. Granted, their tuition is a bit cheaper each semester, but because they're there longer it ends up being more expensive.

My advice would be to apply to a variety of schools and see what offers you get. At better schools (e.g. top 25), you'll probably get wait-listed if you get in at all. The lower-tiered schools will probably throw money at you (maybe even a full ride). Second-tiered schools will probably give you some money, but not a full ride. You might find that a second-tier school is your best bet if they give you a sizeable scholarship because it offers you a bit more mobility than a 3rd or 4th tier school.

My GPA and LSAT scores were close to yours (a tad bit higher -- not to brag, but to give you a reference point). I got in to a top 25 school, but with no scholarship. I got scholarships from two other schools (ranked somewhere in the top 75 or so) for $10,000 and $30,000. I took the $30,000 one.

Stacey Said:

What do you think of paying ALL students to remain smoke free through highschool?

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Leave it to Canada to have the answer for everything.

The only ones I see who would complain are those who are non-compliant. They will fight it tooth and nails because then they will look like double failures.

It will just bring light to the fact that what they do is unnacceptable and they will resent those who are upstanding as they always have.

Marshall Said:

How do I organize high school charity event?

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What an awesome idea and you are SO right about college scholarship applications wanting lots of community service and volunteering.

I would start with your guidance counselor at your high school. He or she should be able to steer you in the right direction towards getting permission to plan this event.

Also, how about involving the National Honor Society? Even if you are not a member, they are always looking for opportunities to fulfill their required community service hours. You can be the chair and they can help you with the planning.

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