<p>If you are trying to pare down your big list, maybe think about whether they have related majors available as well (such as biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental science, etc) in case you want further options down the road. Also think about if they collaborative relationships with a major medical center, pharmaceutical companies or biotechnology research labs/companies, where you could potentially volunteer or get an internship or summer job. This criteria might help you pare down the list.</p>
<p>Also, is there anything specific you want to study that may only be offered at some of these schools, such as a specific foreign language (Japanese for example), etc.</p>