<p>You should go out to the web sites for any schools you are thinking about and compare the courses offered in each department. Also, look at the required curriculum. Some have a more set core than others (Columbia, for example). You also need to go visit. Some schools have a very different feel. Other than that I can't think of anything that will narrow it down further. A friend of mine has a daughter who sounds similar to you and she is very happy at Claremont McKenna.</p>