College in the US starts with ‘how much can you afford’, not ‘where can I get in’. So, what is your budget? Do the EFC’s (expected family contribution) for all these schools look realistic? If your Dad is tax-resident in CA in theory you should be eligible for in-state tuition? check that out. The other state universities that you mention (Washington, Wisconsin) will not only charge you out of state (OOS) fees, but will not give you financial aid. Finally, afaik, none of the other colleges you list are ‘need blind’, so how much financial aid you need can affect your chances of admission.