<p>I would keep Michigan, Kevin. The University is committed to improving OOS FA contribution and is raising a lot of funds to that end. You lose nothing by applying. Also, given your stats, you could qualify for a merit scholarship. Just make sure if you apply to Michigan, you do so EA. </p>
<p>I would also add Minnesota-Twin Cities, Rice and Delaware. BrownParent was spot on when recommending Minnesota. Its ChemE department is among the top 5 in the nation, and OOS tuition is almost identical to in-state tuition at PSU. Minnesota has a great relationship with 3M, which could mean a job when you graduate.</p>
<p>I like your list otherwise. Cornell, Northwestern, PSU and UPenn are an awesome core. The only school on that list I would remove is Vanderbilt. Although it is clearly an elite university, its Engineering programs are not so great, and it is a reach. </p>