<p>The great thing about a small private like Case is that there is a lot of “Supplemental Instruction” sessions led by T/As and the professors are very accessible. Case also has great Coop programs and research opportunities galore. Most privates are expensive, but Case is much more generous with non-need based (merit) aid than most. Note the <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/case-western-reserve-university/992933-merit-money.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/case-western-reserve-university/992933-merit-money.html</a> thread and the links within it.</p>