My kids had luck with merit in LACs. You just have to apply strategically in a range of selectivity and location and roll the dice in RD. Include a few more LACs that are similar to what your daughter likes so when time comes if the number one does not come through perhaps number two or three delivers. It worked for us and most of my friends. Usually what happens is the location might not be ideal or the selectivity a bit lower. But when looking for financial aid or merit something has to give. We found out that if a family is open to reasonable compromise there is always a happy outcome. Good luck to you!
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