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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know a number of students who have chosen small private schools where their stats were on the high end, and the net price came in well below that of their in-state schools after merit and need based aid.

So, I wouldn't automatically rule out private options. [/quote]

+1 this was what my DD wanted. She didn't love any in-state schools and preferred the small LACs.

I would start with visits to the VA state schools and see what resonates there. If she liked Pitt, similarly urban VCU might be a good fit and it's also excellent for all types of healthcare majors. If she likes the big state schools I don't see much reason to go OOS unless needed as a back up. Some provide merit aid but you'll find it hard to meet the price of VT/JMU. My son at VT also applied to UDel as a back up and with merit it was about $40k. If she likes W&M, then start exploring more midsize and smaller schools. Jesuit schools in particular tend to be midsized and the less selective ones can be generous with merit. Visit a couple small liberal arts colleges to see if she prefers that size. There are LOT of LACs that will meet/beat in-state price once you get out of the top 30ish.

If you take a trip to Philly, I'd definitely see St. Joe's (midsize Jesuit). Add Ursinus or Muhlenberg for LACs in the suburbs that give good merit aid. Maybe Temple although really if she likes urban schools and wants pre-med I don't see why you would go to Temple over VCU. Skip Villanova and Drexel - it won't fit budget. Penn is a waste of time unless she's really a super-stellar applicant and you have low enough income to get generous aid.[/quote]

This is super helpful! TY![/quote]

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