^ Great list.
I'd just add that kids shouldn't put TOO much stock in what they read here on the forum in terms of individual scholarships and awards. Honestly, every single kid who has ever received a merit scholarship at, let's say, Vassar, Oberlin, Skidmore or U Chicago must be on this forum.
Understand that there is also a lot of confusion between need based aid and merit aid. So when a kid tells you he got a "full ride scholarship" do not assume it necessarily had much to do with his stats.
So, ask a lot of questions, scour college web sites, and try to gather some independent data (from College Board or US News) about your chances for money at any given school.