<p>RPI likes students who score 800 on one of the SAT sections, and they tend to give slight preference to girls. I think your dd has a decent shot for some merit aid. Whether it will be enough for your family, it’s hard to tell. </p>
<p>If finances are an issue, I would not recommend investing emotionally in any particular college, unless it’s one that you know you can afford without FA.</p>
<p>Best wishes to her (and you)! Sounds like you’ll both have to wait until March to find out the specifics.</p>