D’s GPA was lower (3.7something) SAT 2300 and my thread details our search for urban, warmer weather merit: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1661738-dd-got-2300-we-had-no-idea-p1.html
In summary:
Tulane: accepted EA with 30,000 merit aid/honors program
Emory: accepted w/ 20,000 merit
Rhodes: accepted w/ 20,000 merit
New info:
WashU: waitlisted - then accepted with no merit or FA
American U: accepted w/ 20,000 merit/honors program
UMD: accepted w/ 5,000 merit (In state) and scholars program
Rice - waitlisted
She’s going to Emory.
Good luck!! There’s money out there, just remember to show interest