Financially safe LAC's

rmg1994
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:48:53 +0000

I need some suggestions for schools that I can afford to go to without sacrificing a good education. So far i’ve been looking at Reed and Vassar, but I’m not sure I can afford it. I’m looking for a LAC that has great financial aid or a cheaper school. It doesn’t have to be a LAC if it has a LAC atmosphere.

My stats are:
GPA 3.82 unweighted
SAT Writing 700 Math 710 English 700
SAT II US History 750
AP Lit and Comp 4, AP Language and Comp 3, AP Calculus 3, AP US History 4
IB Diploma Candidate at a very competitive school
EC’s: National Honors Society, Volunteering at VA Medical Center, Tutoring Elementary School Kids, Math Team, Lots of involvement in music (jazz band, musicals, etc), and a couple other clubs.

I’m looking for a school that has a strong English and Art department. I like the intellectual atmosphere of Reed. I’d like a small school, preferably in a bigger city, but not necessarily. Co-ed, not religiously affiliated. Also, any possibility of a LAC WITHOUT a huge drug rep?

I’m planning on getting financial aid, but my family can only contribute a max of $9,000 per year, including additional costs to tuition. I need a school that I’ll love being at but won’t put me into debt for the rest of my life. Help!