<p>Thank you both very much for your reply’s. I am practically positive that we will not qualify for any needs based aid. We are researching quality schools that are likely to be generous with merit aid. I believe our daughters academic credentials will be viewed positively. Grants continue to perplex me a bit, I gather that they are awarded on the basis of financial need but I am not completely certain of that.</p>
<p>how accurate would you say their aid calculator is? it led me to believe that I would receive a substantial amount of financial aid, but I don’t want to get my hopes up.</p>
<p>I grew up in Worcester and graduated from Clark. As far as Worcester goes, you either love it or hate it. I am no fan. And I know someone from the Seattle area whose daughter was interested in Clark, visited Worcester, hated it, and took the school off her list. But as is obvious from other posts, some people are fine with the city. YMMV. So, If the school interests you, be sure to visit and tour the area.</p>