<p>Alright, I live in GA and I'm studying to apply to Caltech as a transfer. This is a great reach but with hard work who knows? I'm a freshman at some lower tier college and I think I can get a 4.0. I'm also applying to GATech for a safety. I need some colleges to apply in between these extremes but I need financial aid for these candidates. I don't want to exceed 10-15k in loans per semester. Help?</p>
<p>Good luck with Caltech. They accepted 6 of 133 applicants last year. Definitely keep Ga Tech on your list. If you need FA what is your EFC?</p>
<p>That’s more than no applicants. I don’t remember my EFC, but I got the pell grant if that’s any indication. I just need some schools that are known for good financial aid, Caltech is one, JHU maybe.</p>
<p>Grinnell seems like a pretty good choice, though its location isn’t the most desirable for a lot of people.</p>