Need help selecting schools

College Search & Selection
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<p>So I've decided to apply to UWashington (state school) and Northwestern.
3.94 gpa unweighted, numerous ap/honors classes, pretty good ecs. </p>

<p>I'm looking for some smaller schools to apply to that are also academically challenging and pretty lenient with financial aid. Suburbs of large city are what I prefer, but am open concerning the location.
I'd also like to play soccer (wouldn't make div I, but div III). Not a must, but something I'd like to keep my possibilities open for. </p>

<p>I'm sure there are probably hundreds of colleges fulfilling these vague and basic descriptions.....but any recommendations? Thanks</p>

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<p>Look in the NESCAC league of colleges for great academics and Div III athletics.</p>

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<p>Any majors in mind?</p>

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<p>biophysics/biochemistry, maybe mathematics.</p>

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<p>Look into Big 10.... Wisconsin is especially strong in biotech area.</p>

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<p>Might want to look at Holy Cross-near Boston and Davidson -near Charlotte.</p>

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<p>Definitely look at Davidson! I'd love if some more Washingtonians came here, and it definitely fits your desires and stats.</p>

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<p>less expensive schools : UArizona, UF, UNC, UOregon, Rutgers, UT, etc. Many less expensive schools are public and HUGE.. I know you said you are looking for smaller schools but these schools seem pretty similar to UWashington.
Some excellent small colleges : Brandeis, Clark, Colorado(great science labs), Hamilton, Union. I don't know much of small colleges; I am naming a few from FISKE guide, as I was reading it right now.</p>

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<p>I'll definitely give Davidson a thorough look through.
Christyms, thanks, but if I decide to go to a large public University, it'll be the local UW.</p>

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<p>Wake Forest, Miami (FLA), Villanova, Davidson, Clark U., American U.,</p>

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<p>Can't go wrong with Patriot League Schools: The</a> Patriot League - Official Athletic Site
The member institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation and play 17 sports in the league.</p>

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<p>Lots of kids from Washington at Hillsdale College in MI, plus excellent Div2 athletics. Relatively cheap and excellent financial aid.</p>