hmm, in a weird situation. please help

College Search & Selection
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<p>i live in new jersey right now, but i believe my family is moving to arizona after i finish high school. i need to know a solid list of schools that would fit me, in both the east coast, and the west coast. i have a broad idea about schools on the east coast, but i have no idea about the california/arizona area. also, whats the deal with instate/out of state when im moving? </p>

<p>Recommend me schools to research on.</p>

<p>male, junior, asian (pac. islander)</p>

<p>didnt take sat, but a few practice tests say im gonna probably get 2000ish. i think ill crack 2100</p>

<p>ranked 19/512</p>

<p>-semi-hardest course load senior year
-semi-solid ec's- a few that show some dedication
-no real leadership positions
-i dont have a "hook"
-money is a factor, i dont want to be in a large amount of debt
-the size of the school doesnt matter to me
-possible biology/chemistry major. so if it has a good science program i guess thatll be good.
-diversity is good
-no substancial awards
-no idea about essays/recs. i think my essays will be better than my recommendations.</p>

<p>if you can help me out, i will gladly appreciate it.</p>

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<p>If money is a factor and you want a good school, might I suggest Rice because its about $8,000-$10,000 less than other highly ranked colleges.</p>

<p>UCLA and UCB are also about the same price as Rice out of state, but are known to be stingy with aid.</p>

<p>Also, Princeton gives out only merit based aid so you will not leave college with a lot of loans. A few other schools only give out merit but I cant remember them now.</p>

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<p>bump, please?</p>

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<p>please just give me some colleges. especially west coast</p>

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<p>Well, for financial safeties, apply to Rutgers and U Arizona- you could go to whichever would be in-state. I agree with bob*3 about Rice. Look at U. of Rochester- they give aid and are great for bio/chem. The location is not what you are looking for, though. Harvey Mudd is worth looking at, although they are expensive and not known for great financial aid.</p>