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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So --- my post got closed and referred here.  My interest is more in the top schools.  I see a few like Emory, WashU, Tulane, W&M (we are out of state) listed here.  SLAC's listed broadly but would like specifics...and are there others for a very high stats kid willing to set an Ivy or top SLAC aside.

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"What are the top schools that offer merit aid?

Currently have a junior who has stats to have a chance at top schools and has funds to be full pay. Considering some Ivys, top SLACs, and others outside top 20 on a stats perspective. But with long term picture in mind, I'd like to have DS also consider schools that could potentially get merit aid and then have a choice in the end among acceptances so that some include the option to take a merit package vs a full pay and save the 529 funds for graduate school."[/quote]

If you are paying attention to this board generally, you will know that the top schools only take the top kids (like yours) but since there are more of those kids than seats every year, they do not have to offer significant merit aid to get them.

The next tier of schools want those same kids, but understand that to get them, they will  have to compete by offering generous scholarships.

So, what you are seeking may be a bit of a unicorn. Most families in your position have to choose between a very impressive sounding school with a hefty bill OR a very respectable school that will offers their child an excellent education, at a enviable price.

Both appealing choices but only you can weigh the value of each. [/quote]

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