<p>I'm glad you've come to realize that going to a school which isn't an Ivy is okay! Remember, over 99% of students in college aren't in an Ivy League school--and there's nothing wrong with that! There are also PLENTY of students who could have gone to an Ivy and chose not to, for a variety of reasons.</p>
<p>I may be a bit biased here because of where I am right now (at the honors program at a state school a few hours from my home), but I think a good option for you to keep open is an honors program at a public (or private) school that you might not have looked at otherwise. Many universities have great honors programs and the numbers (SAT scores/GPAs) of the students in these programs is comparable to those in Ivy League schools. Many larger schools also practically guarantee merit scholarships with admission to their honors programs. The best faculty often teach honors courses and class sizes are kept small within the honors program.</p>
<p>Feel free to email me if you have any questions about my experience here--I was in a similar situation to you and am very glad I made the choice i did.</p>
<p>Good luck!!
-Lindsey</p>