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I think many schools give merit aid so you just need to apply and see. That is definitely a lesson learned when my last kid applies. [/quote]

I think this is terrible advice. While it's true that many schools offer merit aid, there's no need to make your kid go through the hassle of applying just to "see" — the data is readily available before they apply. Look at the lists mentioned, then check the most recent CDS profile for each school to double-check. (Some online lists pull from outdated information.)
My well-qualified DC wanted to attend a SLAC, but we weren't willing/able to pay more than ~50K per year; therefore, they didn't apply to many of the schools they were initially interested in, including Reed, Vassar, etc., since those schools very clearly do not give any merit awards. We also discouraged them from applying to schools where less than 10% of students received merit aid — knowing that even though they were a strong applicant, the odds of receiving a substantial award weren't in their favor.[/quote]

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