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<p>How much is your family actually able and willing to pay? Can you afford the cost of private colleges, which can add up to $40K-$50K per year?</p>
<p>If so, you have many possibilities. Selective private colleges generally apply “holistic” admission standards, not strict GPA or score cut-offs. Many of the private schools ranked 26-50 or so by US News should be realistic reach or match schools for you. The C’s and the D don’t help but are not necessarily show-stoppers, especially if your GPA has a positive trend and your essays and LORs are good.</p>
<p>Some small liberal arts colleges are eager to improve the diversity of their student bodies, therefore would welcome more applications from Asian students. Check out the Associated Colleges of the Midwest.</p>