<p>igrok: Take a look at Dickinson (small, but very nice) and Alfred University for merit aid in the northeast. You might want to look at Kalamazoo (don't let the name put you off), Ohio Wesleyan, Wheaton (MA), and Canisius. If you click the College Discussion Archive button at the bottom of the page and do a message search in the Parents Forum, title, Best Merit Awards, you will find lists of schools that have given merit awards in the past to CC students. Good luck, and relax! It is good to think about your career, but be open to exploring and enjoying your exploration. When the time comes, apply for outside scholarships too, both local ones and national ones found at sites like Fast Web. All the best.</p>