<p>Maybe I’m not understanding something, but the OP has asked for “cool” science universities, but many of the suggestions have been for super-competititive, cut-throat colleges where the “best of the best” fight it out to be number one in the class. </p>
<p>I asked the OP - "do you mean a school that is a good school, but isn’t some “pressure cooker” environment where everyone is super competitive and high-strung? " The OP agreed with that.</p>
<p>The OP still hasn’t given his stats. Some of these suggestions might not even work if his stats are good, but not stellar.</p>
<p>OP…We still need to know your stats. </p>
<p>SAT
M ____ CR ______ W_____</p>
<p>ACT</p>
<p>GPA weighted and unweighted.</p>
<p>I don’t remember you mentioned your home state, if not, what is it?</p>