@mystifiedStudent, I would suggest you start with Smith and Mt. Holyoke. They are all women’s colleges, and very strong academically. They offer both need-based aid and merit aid to internationals. They guarantee to meet demonstrated need, but how much this would mean for you specificially would depend on your family’s financial situation. To get an idea of how how much need-based aid you might be eligible for, you should contact the colleges’ financial aid departments.