College Hunting

BookWorm2
Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:04:37 +0000

Since you won’t receive too much need-based aid, apply to schools with good merit aid. University of Alabama is one of the best schools in this regard because the aid is guaranteed. Other schools with COMPETITIVE merit aid include:
Washington University in St. Louis (Reach)
University of Southern California (Reach)
Case Western (Match)
University of Rochester (Match)
University of Pittsburgh (Safety)
Drexel University (Safety)

In your situation, Case, Rochester, and Drexel all have very strong science/engineering/premed programs.

You could also apply to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford, all of which have good need-based aid even for your income (though it may go a little bit over $30,000/year).

Just remember to apply somewhere where you KNOW you will be able to afford it.