College suggestions? UChicago, NU etc

<p><a href=“if%20possible”>quote</a> good financial packages. Studying abroad is very expensive regardless of one’s financial situation (unless you’re Bill Gates that is) and getting a bit financial help wouldn’t hurt

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<p>You won’t get need-based aid unless the college determines your family truly needs it. You won’t get need-based aid, regardless of need, at most public universities. </p>

<p>Use the Net Price Calculators on the college web sites to estimate your Expected Family Contribution, and discuss with your family whether you are able and willing to cover those costs. If not, you’ll need to focus on less expensive colleges, or seek “merit” aid (which typically means applying to schools where your stats clearly are in the top 25% or better).</p>

<p>Here is a list of schools with relatively generous aid to international students:
[url=&lt;a href=“http://www.desperateguide.com/us/top-25-financial-aid-colleges-in-us-for-international-students-need-aware]Top”&gt;http://www.desperateguide.com/us/top-25-financial-aid-colleges-in-us-for-international-students-need-aware]Top</a> 25 Financial Aid Colleges in US for International Students (Need-aware) - Desperate Guide: Undergraduate College Financial Aid, Scholarship<a href=“notice%20that%20with%20few%20exceptions,%20these%20are%20small%20LACs”>/url</a></p>