What should I look at for safety schools?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm a nursing major, hoping to get in at Northeastern, UMASS Amherst, UCONN, and Quinnipiac. I'm not sure if UMASS could be considered a safety with my stats- 3.3 UW, 2040 SAT (1350 CR+M). I have a few ECs. </p>

<p>I'm looking for safety schools-maybe privates that give great merit aid. Does anyone know of anything that could work?</p>

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<p>Do you want to stay in the northeast area?</p>

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<p>I’d prefer too, yes</p>

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<p>What can your family afford? A school must be affordable to be a safety.</p>