With an AGI in the mid-70s a meets need school will almost definitely be cheaper for this student than one with merit. Unless you find somewhere with both that combined meets your need. I agree with running as many NPCs as possible to see which schools are within range. This means your family needs to determine a number they are comfortable paying - not all meets need schools will meet your federal EFC. If you like one of the meets need schools the best, and the NPC looks doable, consider early decision as it will give you an admission boost and many of the more generous schools are more selective. If you want some more match schools I suggest looking at Bard, Connecticut College, Mt Holyoke College, maybe Skidmore, Bennington, Sarah Lawrence, maybe Bryn Mawr (more of a reach).
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