<p>aqua, there are quite a few beautiful small colleges in rural or small town locations that also have good science programs. In addition to your rank, the more selective colleges would consider your grades, scores, extracurriculars and any demographic that would contribute to campus diversity – like race, religion, ethnic background, economic status, geography. Tell us more about yourself.</p>
<p>Many will offer need based aid. Ask your parents to use an online calculator to determine what your family may be eligible for. If you are low income, you should take a look at Questbridge.</p>
<p>Some other ideas: Williams, Amherst, Hamilton, Middlebury, Kenyon. If you are female Smith, Mt. Holyoke.</p>