<p>Remember that these VERY generous need based schools accept about 10% of applicants. That means that 90% do not get accepted. There are a ton of very well qualified applicants to these schools who do not get accepted. These schools really aren’t a slam dunk for anyone.</p>
<p>Their generous need based aid does you no good unless you hit the lottery and are accepted.</p>
<p>So…cast a wider net if finances are going to be an issue.</p>