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How much does college cost?
$80,000 is the average cost for a four year private university. Many colleges have several full scholarships available for students who score well on the PSAT/NMQST (approximately 200 and above) or the SAT (approximately 1400 and above for Math/Verbal). Right now, the average math and verbal score is 980. College Prep Genius has proven to dramatically improve students’ scores on both the PSAT/NMQST and the SAT/ACT/CLT. It teaches students how to recognize hidden patterns and reveals secret tips that can be found on the SAT/ACT/CLTand PSAT/NMQST, helping students save time, figure out the correct answers, and raise their test scores. Click here to order now!
Can you really get a full scholarship for college based on your PSAT/NMQST* or SAT/ACT/CLT* score?
Absolutely. My son received numerous offers from colleges because of his outstanding PSAT/NMQST score (219). Just a few of the offers he turned down were from Texas A & M (full-tuition, honors dorm, study abroad stipends), Texas Tech (full-tuition, room and board, one year graduate school money), Oral Roberts University (full-tuition, room and board, plus exclusive honors status and dorm), and Abilene Christian University (full tuition, plus room and board). My son graduated from Ouachita Baptist which gave him full tuition, study abroad stipends, free laundry and unlimited cafeteria access. After contacting other colleges, I found that these universities are not alone in granting such awards to significant PSAT/NMQST and SAT/ACT/CLT scores. For instance, Oklahoma Baptist University begins to give out full-tuition scholarships to students with a 1400 SAT (math/verbal)) or above. Texas Christian University gives out twelve Chancellor Scholarships (which amounts to a full-ride) for scores starting at 1400 (math/verbal), not to mention an additional $2000 for National Merit finalists. National Merit Scholars at The University of Florida not only receive a full ride, but also get $5,000 a year bonus to spend at their leisure. Ouachita Baptist offers a Board of Trustees Scholarship for full tuition, room and board, $1000 stipend and Honors Program for a 1320 SAT (math/verbal) and a National Merit standing. Belhaven College in Jackson Mississippi gives a Distinguished Scholar award (full tuition, room and board) for a 1320 (math/verbal). Many other universities offer full scholarships opportunities starting as low as 1320 as well.
If a student receives a scholarship but wants to delay going to a university, will he or she be able to take advantage of that scholarship later on?
Every college has its own rules and regulations, so it is best to check with each individual college about their scholarship offers. It is important to know that if a student receives too many college hours (from junior college, dual credit, CLEP courses, etc.), he or she may no longer be considered an incoming freshman but a transfer student and that can nullify opportunities for scholarships.
Also, if a student delays college after high school, the College Board does hold their test score for two years.
