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from: The A's and B's of Academic Scholarships 26th Edition Consumer Tips On Academic Scholarships As usual, the informed customer will get a better deal. Keep this in mind as you hunt for academic scholarships. For example, always check to see if they are renewable. Some colleges will offer you a generous award for your first year, only to strand you later. Also, before you accept a full ride to Podunk U., find out if it offers special programs for bright students. A student with a 4.o GPA who accepts a full scholarship to a school where the average GPA is 2.0 will probably get bored in class and develop excellent doodling skills rather than his or her mind. Your Award May Be Worth More Than You Realize: If your receive an academic scholarship and have remaining need after receiving the award, you are likely to: 1. Get a better financial aid package than less gifted students(e.g. a package with more grants than loans). 2. Receive first priority on assistance, especially when resources are scarce. Colleges are much more likely to meet the full need of its brighter applicants. If you are an A or B student, you are in a position to expect academic scholarships. But what schools offer merit based aid, and how much do they offer? You're a good student—you know what you have to do—research, research, research-or find the information the easy way. Now that's smart! Order The A's and B's of Academic Scholarships Now!
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