Is there chance for me to recieve merit based aid from Lehigh U?

Paying for College
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<p>so my family's EFC says we can pay for college without a problem. according to my parents, this is not true. we have a decent amount of money saved, but I have a sister and brother who will both be entering college within 4 years after me.
my top choice is Lehigh U, but without merit based aid, there is no way I could possibly go.
what are my chances?</p>

<p>Stats:
GPA unweighted: 3.75<br>
SAT M: 710 CR: 750 W: 720
SAT II Chem: 710 Math I: 750 Literature: 750
8 AP Classes (5's on the 4 exams taken), 13 honors classes
Member of 3 service clubs & Publicist of 1, National Honor Society, French Honor Society
Varsity Swimming all four years, Captain senior year; All-State & All-Conference; Year-round Club Swimming 11 years
Hospital Volunteer, Special Olympics Coach, Swim Across the Sound, Relay for Life, (250+ hours)
Swim Coach for 10/under swimmers
I also have two alum reccomendations (if that could help?)</p>

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<p>Have you looked at Lehigh’s website? This page describes their financial aid and merit awards: [Lehigh</a> University: Undergraduate Admissions: Tuition & Financial Aid: Types of Aid](<a href=“http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/tuition/aidtypes.aspx]Lehigh”>http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/tuition/aidtypes.aspx)</p>

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<p>…check out college data 411…it appears about 6% without need get an average of about $10K…mostly need-based…</p>

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<p>i’ve been looking at their different merit awards, but i was wondering if anyone knew what they meant by “top tier” of the applicant pool, and “excelling acceling academically/demonstrating leadership skills”</p>

<p>for example, for math their middle 50% is 630-710 (i have a 710), but then their critical reading is 590-630 (and i have a 750)</p>

<p>so, i’m kind of confused…</p>

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<p>You have a chance but it’s not a guarantee. You need to have other options just in case the finances don’t work out at Lehigh.</p>