<p>In addition, I know you want to go out of state, but you have quite a good variety of in-state options. UVA and William and Mary are some of the strongest schools in the field in the subjects you described, many other students would be jealous. Take a visit, see if those are a fit for you. Being in state means you have a slight advantage in terms of admissions and you will receive significantly reduced in state tuition, which could play an important factor in the final decision. All in all, they are great schools so you have nothing to lose.</p>