The Truth About Merit Aid for B Students
Think you need a 4.0 to get merit scholarships? Think again. While top students may qualify for top-tier awards, plenty of B students also receive substantial aid—if they know where to look.
At Diversified College Planning, we help families with students across the academic spectrum find colleges that offer generous merit packages—even without straight A’s.
Colleges That Reward Well-Rounded Students
Not all merit aid goes to valedictorians. Many schools offer aid to students with:
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GPAs in the 3.0–3.5 range
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Strong extracurriculars or leadership roles
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Unique talents or interests
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Demonstrated upward academic trends
We help families identify schools that prioritize the whole student—not just a number on a transcript.
Matching Student Profiles with Scholarship Policies
Different colleges have different priorities. We show B students how to:
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Target schools that use GPA ranges, not GPA cutoffs
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Build compelling application narratives that highlight their strengths
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Focus on colleges where they’ll stand out in the applicant pool
The key isn’t perfection—it’s fit.
Contact Us Today:
Have a B student who deserves more than a big tuition bill? We’ll help them find the right-fit colleges with real aid.
📞 Call us at 770-662-8510
📅 Schedule a free consultation: Book with Mike
Or visit our Contact Page: https://diversifiedcollegeplanning.com/contact-us/
