A few more schools just to round out the list...

College Search & Selection
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<p>Okay, so the majority of my list is complete. I would love if you guys would help me with a few more schools for it, though -- I really want to leave the state, which is something that depends on both where I get in and how the financial situation looks (upper-middle class means next to nothing). So let me just list a few things:</p>

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<li>I need one more reach and one more match</li>
<li>Schools that are more generous with merit aid are appreciated</li>
<li>I'd like to stay within city limits here</li>
<li>Mild weather, bike friendly = plus, but look at my list and you'll see that doesn't much matter</li>
<li>Prefer to stay out of the South except California/Arizona</li>
<li>I'm looking at going to graduate school for law, so maybe I'd like to study economics or poli sci? I guess it really doesn't matter. I can tell you that I won't ever study engineering, so don't worry about that option.</li>
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<p>Quick Stats:
GPA: 3.81 (ever so slight downward trend, this doesn't help I understand?)
ACT: 33 (I'll be sending this)
SAT 1: 2080 (690 CR/720 M/670 W)
SAT 2: Math IIC 780, Chem 620
AP: US History 4, Microeconomics 4, Macroeconomics 4, Calculus AB 4, quite a few more in May...
Awards/ECs: Honor Roll, AP Scholar w/ Honor, National Merit Commended, volunteer quite a bit (Peer Tutor, Community Cycling Center Volunteer, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Volunteer, MESD Outdoor School Student Leader, etc), played lacrosse for 7 years this season (year round), I like training for and running marathons but I'm not on the school XC/track team or anything...</p>

<p>List as is, from reach to in without doubt:
Northwestern University
Johns Hopkins University
Boston University
Santa Clara University
University of Washington
Seattle University
University of Oregon</p>

<p>It's November...crunch time! If you guys could help me with a few more schools then I'd be much obliged. Peace and good luck with the apps!</p>

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<p>If you are willing to consider LACs, Occidental (match) and Claremont McKenna (reach). University of Puget Sound (match) has reputation for decent merit aid, too.</p>

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<p>University of Rochester might be worth a look. They are very good with merit money also.</p>

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<p>George Washington U and USC both seem to fit and offer good aid.</p>

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<p>University of Southern California Trojans
Washington University in St. Louis Bears
Whitman College Reapers
Georgetown University Hoyas
Claremont McKenna College Stags
Pomona College Sagehens</p>

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<p>Hey, thanks guys. I've been hearing from a lot of places (not just here) that I should apply to Claremont McKenna so I might do that. Oh, I forgot to mention, I am open to liberal arts colleges. Visited Seattle and I didn't like the feel, so that one's off the list. A generous safety school would be nice too :) !</p>

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<p>Whitman College</p>