Sure thing I just think that they all have different thresholds, and most of these tier b schools are struggling to meet their contracting quotas (especially stem majors,) so they have relatively lower standards as to who they give scholarships to. However, I was also told that I would most likely get a 3 year not a 4 year. For what it's worth, I can afford a year of college and don't "need it"The wording of my interviewing PMS was that (s)he would be surprised if I was completely passed over on the national board and reassured me a scholarship at his participating schools.
Out of respect for the PMS I'll look into sending you a PM.