<p>I would not include Reed in the safety group. A match/reach would be more appropriate. A good choice, however.</p>
<p>A safety is a "sure bet". Just because it would be weird if you weren't accepted doesn't mean it's a safety.</p>
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[quote=Conn College website,emphasis added]
Financial aid at Connecticut College provides access to a quality educational experience for students who could not otherwise afford the full cost of tuition. As a highly selective institution, all of our students bring special talents and abilities that enhance the quality of our community. While some colleges and universities offer financial assistance to students based on these academic, athletic, musical, or artistic abilities, Connecticut College determines a student's eligibility for financial aid based on a detailed assessment of the income, assets, and special circumstances presented by his or her family. It is not our intent to reward a student's meritorious performance through the distribution of financial aid. Rather it is our desire to open the doors of the College to highly qualified students from all economic backgrounds.
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Connecticut College does not grant merit awards of any amount. All grants are on a need basis. If you have a grant, they found need. <a href="http://www.connecticutcollege.edu/offices/financial-aid/%5B/url%5D">http://www.connecticutcollege.edu/offices/financial-aid/</a></p>
<p>Wake Forest has a good merit-based scholarship program. Just be certain to send in the merit-based application. </p>
<p>Like others have said, though, I think you will get into all of the schools.</p>
<p>Heritage Scholarships</p>
<p>For students from distinctive and diverse cultural backgrounds.</p>
<p>Lawrence University offers Heritage Scholarships ($5,000 to Full-Tuition) to exceptional high school seniors and transfer students from distinctive and diverse cultural backgrounds. We seek outstanding students and future leaders who will help to make a positive impact on the Lawrence community and our global society.</p>
<p>Scholarships are awarded based upon:</p>
<p>Your application -- high school record, recommendations, your essay, standardized test results, and extracurricular achievements
Leadership potential
Admitted students selected as National Achievement Finalists automatically qualify for a full-tuition scholarship.</p>
<p>For more information, please contact Jaime Nodarse, Assistant Director of Admissions for Multicultural Recruitment, toll-free at 888-556-3954 or by email</p>