<p>@PurpleTitan I chose these colleges because feel it would do well academically and enjoy the atmosphere. My instate is Tennessee, so UTK Belmont are my safe schools. cut UIUC Penn State out if list. Also, I’m not entirely sure journalism what want just yet, other passion film studies (hence in California). friend made a mistake last year by only applying to Boston area, she recommended that be open minded about where apply for undergrad…especially since I’m since unsure about what I want to major in. I’m applying to as many scholarships as I can find. Also, I’m positive that I won’t be applying to 15 colleges…15 was just the max </p>