<p>There are schools who give an automatic full ride (everything included) if you are a NMF. It seems U of Alabama is enticing lots of kids (believe they have built an entire new dorm just to house their honor students). Of course, it depends upon what you are looking for and whether cost is a major consideration. DS loves Pitt and he had plenty of schools to choose from 
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