Following the $ vs. prestige/challenge

Would also look at Pitt. Scholarship criteria have changed, but she would almost certainly be in the automatic range and I think they have several cross-registration programs with CMU.

Would second all of the advice about considering Vet School. In our area, the Vets are struggling as people don’t maintain routine health care for their pets in an uncertain economy. Also, very difficult to pay student loans on an average Vet salary.

Even with ACT, would advise daughter to take multiple subject tests in her strengths. High scores can strengthen a scholarship application.