Glenda Said:

Question about athletic/academic scholarships?

We Answered:

Hey,

If you want to get up to 10,000 dollars in scholarship awards for just having a good GPA, then go to http://www.gpascholarships.org and simply fill out your name and address and see how much money you can get!

Best part its completely free to do!

Julio Said:

What does it mean when it asks,"Do your grades in high school and/or college reflect your academic ability?"?

We Answered:

I was asked this question when I went on my college interview. Odd.

Anyway, it means that, do you feel you have more potential than you exhibited in high school? Is there a reason for your high school grades? Do you feel high school and/or college gives grades based on anything related to your actual academic ability?

I explained how I thought my high school was an intellectual vacuum and, as such, I was not allowed to reach my potential as a thinker. The interviewer didn't show whether she thought that was a good answer or not, but I got accepted to that particular school!

Debbie Said:

So I got nearly straight A's in high school for basically nothing?

We Answered:

There are tons of scholarships for academics. It just sounds like you haven't been looking. Many colleges and universities would offer you money (usually not community colleges) but you didn't apply to them. Did you try looking any other scholarships up? http://www.fastweb.com

Brian Said:

Typical confused high school senior looking for guidance and help in choosing college?

We Answered:

First, you are smart to be focusing on this now. Senior year will be here before you know it, and you will be more confident for having already begun investigating colleges and applying for scholarships.

However, don't be condescending in describing your credentials. To describe your current gpa as "a mere 3.7" does nothing positive for you. If you are being dismissive of it, you are wrong to do so because that is a very good gpa. If you are being coy and downplaying your smarts that seems immature. Just give the facts without the attitude--no matter what you actually intended the attitude to be--and let others weigh the merits of the facts.

Okay, enough lecture. You are going to be a good candidate for many, many schools. What you need to do is focus on your goals, what you want to study, what you want to achieve. Then the appropriate question becomes: which schools offer the best programs for your specific interests?

As for scholarships, I can't make any specific suggestions but I encourage you to apply for anything that you seem even remotely qualified for. There are lots of big scholarships out there, and many small and obscure ones and you just need to dig and research to find them. You might also make an appointment with your guidance counselor and let him/her know your interests and your willingness to apply for any scholarship they can recommend. They are probably overworked and understaffed, so if you can get "on their radar" it will help and they may be able to funnel leads your way. Even the little ones add up if you win them.

Good luck. It sounds like there should be a bright future ahead for you!

Lorraine Said:

University Scholarships that are purely academic?

We Answered:

You can get info about such college scholarships and grants online here - universities.atwebpages.com