i am going to be a senior in high school this fall and my average is 97.8.is it sure i get a scholarship??

Question

please give me some real facts.

Answer 1

Nothing in life is guaranteed, but with a high GPA and some extracurricular activities, your chances of receiving a scholarship are improved. One thing I would recommend is using www.fastweb.com. On this website you can complete a comprehensive survey that will search a huge database of available scholarships, one of which (or more!) you may qualify for. Good luck!

Answer 2

It depends on the college. A smaller college will jump at the chance to get a good student in their school. Harvard? I highly doubt it. When you apply to schools they usually tell you when you are accepted whether you will get a scholarship. Also, some states have scholarships for getting a certain score on the ACT/SATs. In Missouri there is Bright Flight and it takes a 28 on the ACT to get anything. Be sure to apply for every scholarship you are qualified for. Your guidance counselor should have a lot of info, especially on local stuff. Most people (sadly) don't go to the trouble to do that thinking they won't get anything. $250 or something may not sound like much, but believe me, you'll thank yourself when you're not paying back student loans.

Answer 3

Getting scholarships depends on a number of factors. First of all, what college(s) are you going to be applying for? Colleges with higher admission policies are usually more selective of their scholarship applicants. Different colleges also have different methods of giving scholarships. Truthfully, although GPA has a part in determining your scholarship status, so does your standardized ACT or SAT scores, recommendation letters AND especially essays that you will write, not to mention your volunteer and extracurricular activities. However, there are some awards colleges give that are solely based on your GPA. My advice is to keep up your high GPA, be involved in school activites & take many volunteer opportunities. Good luck! :D

Answer 4

Congratulations on doing so well in your academics. Yes, colleges look at your gpa as an important component in selecting prospective students. Other things they also consider are extra-curricular activities, like debate team, musical training in voice/choir/orchestra/band, leadership abilities, etc.

I highly recommend you work closely with your teachers and school counselors to assist you in your application process. Perhaps you will be eligible for a scholarship.

Keep up the good work! Good luck to you.

Answer 5

Nothing is a guarantee, but an average like that certainly will help your odds. Unfortunately for the intellectuals, it seems that the majority of scholarships available are need-based, so you also have to have a demonstrated need in order to qualify.

Good luck!

Answer 6

It depends.

First, is your high school very competitive? Your average will be weighted based on the academic rigor of both your high school and your courseload.

Second, to what schools are you applying? Many top schools are increasingly moving to a need-based system such that scholarships are only awarded based on demonstrated financial need, not academic achievement. Many other schools, however, still offer academic scholarships.

Third, what are your other factors (SAT/ACT scores, etc.)?

Answer 7

Grades and averages don't mean much in scholarships depending on which college you apply to. Check their policies. You might get up to $10,000 a year depending importantly on your school rank, grade point average, and standardized testing scores. However my suggestion is to apply to local scholarships, specialized scholarships pertaining to your major, and organization scholarships of extracurricular activities you joined. They will add up.

Answer 8

I would tell you that applying for scholarships is actually a fashionable means to award yourself. Also, it tends to help is you know someone that can connect your file with the scholarship selection committee. That committee is usually made up of a cross section of American society and will opt for the candidate that best fits the requirements. However, having someone from the inside is a helpful scheme.

Answer 9

There is no guarantee that you will get a scholarship. I know in South Carolina, you are guaranteed a scholarship if you graduated Valedictorian, but that's it. Nothing else was guaranteed.

Answer 10

hmm doesnt it depend which school you are going to... if your school is well known for its high standard of education and you get good scores in that school, thats a big guarantee to getting a scholarship... but just try, you might just get it... good luck to you