<p>Dickinson in PA. might be generous with merit for a student with your son's stats. They are anxious to boost enrollment from outside the Northeast. They are solid for pre-law. And, Rhodes in Tenn. is sometimes generous for top students and has an EXCELLENT political science program. Whitman in Washington State is a top 30 LAC that does very well with law school placement. Like Dickinson, they're anxious to expand their geographic reach. I also second Overseas suggestion of Lawrence.</p>
<p>If he prefers a mid-sized university, the suggestion of Santa Clara U is a good one, as is the University of San Diego if he wants to be on the west coast. While not generous with FA, they can both be VERY generous with merit money if the stats are right. Both have excellent pre-law advising. I also with the suggestion of U of Rochester, and even Brandeis might be worth a look. And, as a NMS, he'll get pretty much a full ride at Arizona State U and the U of Tulsa.</p>
<p>Finally, I have been very impressed with the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University --- a unique opportunity for top students, and as our dear friend Digmedia discovered, excellent merit opportunities. Graduating from the Honors Tutorial College would definitely NOT hinder his chances at any law or medical school in the country.</p>