<p>My D. had similar stats and tons of EC’s (graduated at the top of her class from small private HS, where she also had Merit scholarship) and got Merit $$ at every school that she applied. Currently on full tuition at state college (did not get full ride, she applied). In addition to state schools, she got very substantial Merit $$ at Case Western,was not full tuition though, roughly $27,000 / year ($5,000 / year would be left for us to pay for tuition), but she has chosen another school for non-financial reasons.</p>