<p>I applied to UCSB, UCSD, UCLA, UCB. I believe at the very least I can get into UCSB and if your parents make under 70,000 a year, you will be given free tuition. I think I can cover the rest of the costs for room and board.</p>
<p>I also applied to Northeastern/ LMU which I believe I will get into and hopefully some merit aid. </p>
<p>I applied to CMC because it meets 100% of needs (Claremont McKenna College has a competitive financial aid program partnered with a need-blind admission process. For the 2008-2009 academic year, 51% of students received financial assistance, with an average financial aid package of $37,450.).</p>
<p>I then applied to some of the ivy leagues, and ended up applying to Dartmouth because they have been contacting me for over a year and extended my deadline.</p>
<p>I feel I have covered my bases with schools that will be affordable. I was just wondering if colleges take into consideration the context of your accomplishments, obviously I don’t have the same opportunities as someone from a wealthier household.</p>