If your grades and test scores are very good, consider applying to some schools that would be considered “safeties” for you–schools where your grades and scores are higher than the average students’. These are the schools where you’re more likely to get “merit aid”–scholarship money that does not need to be paid back. Also, take a look in the U.S. News and World Report Guide to see which schools are most generous with their financial aid. Top schools have lots of money to give out, and if you qualify for aid, you’ll get it. That may mean taking out loans, but it’s a way to get the education you want. That book will also show you average GPA and SAT scores for accepted applicants to each liberal arts school.

As for schools to apply to:

Have you thought about the women’s colleges? They are always interested in having students interested in the sciences. Smith (near Boston) and Bryn Mawr (in Pennsylvania) come to mind immediately.

Are there smaller state schools in Connecticut you’d be willing to consider (assuming you’re from there)? Eastern Connecticut State University is considered a “public liberal arts college” and has about 5,000 undergrads. Keene State in New Hampshire actually has a geography major (not a common major). Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts might be another option. http://www.mcla.edu/ (These last two are public schools in other states; their out-of-state fees might still be less than those of private universities.)

Finally, take the college finder quiz at http://www.princetonreview.com. It will help you narrow down your choices.

Good luck.

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I suggest trying the college matchmaker tool on collegeboard.com if you haven’t already. Its a great tool that lets you search for colleges based on a huge variety of categories, including location, size, sports, majors, prices, and more. Also, don’t rule out a school immediately because of price – I’m attending a small private school that I normally couldn’t afford, but they came through with a 95% tuition scholarship that actually makes it cheaper for me to go here than a state school. Good luck!

I would suggest trying http://www.fastweb.com/ they have a college finding tool that uses everything you’ve just mentioned to find colleges that fit your wants and needs. I personally like this search engine better than the college board’s version, but that’s a personal preference. The site will also find scholarships that you are eligible for to help pay for college. You may want to consider intramural cross country, if schools have it. Best of luck

Hmmmm i don’t really know america … but if you like biology and you’re got a good score at it why don’t you choose the best school ??