<p>1400 is a midrange or even below average score at some elite colleges. Vocabulary isn't a fantastic predictor of success in college, although it does tend to correlate with how much (and what) you have read and/or how much you are willing to study - both factors which may influence college performance. The validity of the SAT1 would be better discussed in the SAT forum.</p>
<p>Back to lsandin: As noted jamimom, Brown won't offer merit aid. They have a reputation of being a bit stingier with aid than some Ivies, although award packages tend to be comparable. For a quick check of what your possible aid package might look like, calculate your "expected family contribution" (the amount you will have to cough up each year) using the EFC</a> Calculator. The EFC Calculator uses only FAFSA data, so it may not give a very good estimate for Brown. Nevertheless, it should get you in the ballpark. Note that a good chunk of the "aid" you get may well come in the form of loans that must be repaid.</p>
<p>You might also run the Academic</a> Index calculator while you are at it to gauge how competitive your daughter might be at Brown. A big disclaimer is in order - most of the Ivies claim they either don't use AI at all in the non-athletic admission process or use it in some limited manner. Since it doesn't reflect outside accomplishments, it's of limited use for predicting admission chances. Since it's a general measure of academic prowess, though, the lower the AI, the more admission will depend on "hook" factors. </p>
<p>If financial aid is a consideration, consider some safety-level schools known to be generous with aid. The higher your daughter is in their applicant distribution, the more likely it is that they will award substantial grants to attract her (and boost their own stats). Good luck to your daughter.</p>
