<p>I have 7 schools on my list after a lot of research and multiple visits, but I believe my reaches are pretty much out of reach. Should I even apply to any other reach schools? Any suggestions?</p>
<p>Quick rundown of stats/interests:
NJ Filipino Male
Public Magnet High School with rigorous course load
3.93 GPA
32 ACT
SATII - Studying hard for Math2 and Physics; maybe Chem
Decent E.C.'s
Will apply for financial aid, but my parents are prepared for whatever cost
Prefer to stay East coast</p>
<p>Safety:
Rutgers</p>
<p>Match:
University of Maryland College Park
Lehigh University (Computer Science and Business joint program)
Northeastern University
Stevens Institute of Technology</p>
<p>Reach:
Carnegie Mellon (I know how selective SCS is)
Princeton (I know, it's an Ivy..)</p>
<p>Not exactly East Coast, but DS really liked Georgia Tech when we visited. They have a separate school of CS, just like CMU. I believe it would be a match for your stats.</p>
<p>RIT is really expensive, and an RIT graduate told me that if he had to do it again he would have gone to a state college instead. RIT is not worth the huge cost.</p>
<p>Depends on net cost after merit award. Cousin’s son just graduated and had good job in NYC in hand before graduation. Very satisfied with the school. I know OP is from NJ, but SUNYs very reasonable OOS, so add Stony Brook. Very reputable in CS.</p>