How To Get Into Tuition-Free Colleges

With the cost of college raising every year and collegeto have a letter from a state congressional delegate.
debt increasing parents and students are looking forEven if schools don't require a letter it's always good
ways to lessen the burden of paying for college.to send one.
There are a number of colleges in the United States3. Be Talented or Show Strength in a Subject
which are tuition free- that many people don't knowMany tuition-free universities specialize in a certain are
exist. Here's three ways to get into a tuition freesuch as Cooper Union whose students specialize in
college.science, engineering, art and architecture. Other
1. Have High SAT and ACT Scoresschools specialize in music such as the Curtis Institute
Just like any other college tuition-free colleges basein Philadelphia and the City University of New York's
their admissions largely on SAT and ACT scores.Teacher Academy, which prepares students to
Most schools want scores that are above a 900 onbecome math and science teachers.
the SAT and at least a 20 on the ACT. Strong gradesMany tuition free universities are some of the most
in high school are also required, a GPA of 3.0 or abovecompetitive schools to get into in the nation. Though,
is recommended when applying to schools.with locations scattered across the nation from rural
2. Letters of Recommendationtowns to big cities and programs that range from
In addition to having good grades and high-test scoresagricultural studies to engineering it doesn't hurt to
some schools want letters of recommendation fromapply. If admitted you or your children can save
teachers, advisor's, coaches, consolers or even publicthousands of dollars getting an education that is
officials. The US Military Academy requires applicantsequivalent or better than some top universities.