Yes that's right, 2010 got off to a pretty good start in my opinion! The other day I received notification that I had been accepted at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA and yesterday I found out that I have been awarded the 'Deans Scholarship' of $15,000 a year.
The work is still far from over, however, as I am continuing with my application for Occidental College alongside preparation for the Jan 23rd SAT Reasoning Test.
I've also been researching the University of Georgia (yes, I know it's a bit late to be adding colleges to my list, but UGA looks to be a good option). The town of Athens (Georgia, not Greece!) is a typical college town and I'm really excited to be applying there, despite its status as a late addition. Unfortunately, my parents won't pay another $60 application fee, so this ones coming out of my own pocket...but I do think it will be worth it.
Heres a word of advice: Applications can be costly (especially considering the international surcharge that is often applied) so it really is worth spending some time selecting the colleges that are worth the money applying for. I've made quite a few late additions to my list and it's proving to be quite costly.
There are however a number of colleges that offer free applications, whether it be in general or only if you apply online. These are great options for safety schools as there's nothing lost in appling. Off the top of my head, I can think of three:
- Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA
- Marquette University - Milwaukee, WI
- Drake University - Des Moines, IA
I'll post a more complete list in the near future.
Anyway, Happy New Year.
