Laid-back but strong northeast schools?

<p>Definitely look at Rochester! Great school, strong over a broad range of academic and artistic areas.</p>

<p>BTW, Rochester reportedly likes to feel the love. Try to either visit, or interview with one of their traveling adcoms this fall. You can find their schedules on the Rochester web site. And Rochester does give merit aid as well as need-based, so you may have a chance of getting some $$ even if your family makes too much to qualify for need-based aid.</p>