My dream college. Does it exist? Help me find it. I'm just a sophomore in need :D

College Search & Selection
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<p>I am a rising sophomore. I have just begun thinking about colleges. I signed up to take the SAT in January. I'm white (had to say it, parents are immigrants though, does that help? oh and I speak Polish). I have almost a 4.0. I do rowing. I go to a Catholic school. I take the hardest available classes. Most importantly, I'm on top of it. </p>

<p>I have some needs for a college. I'm from Washington state but that doesn't matter.
Here is my selection criteria:</p>

<p>The college/university:</p>

<p>should....</p>

<p>*be mid-highly selective (a good name, but the HYPSM are probably too risky to apply)
*have a nice campus in a nice city with passing board
*have a great pre-med program
*do at least some research in biology, chemistry, or physics (but it does not have to be a research college ;D)
*fit the above criteria as best as it can, but missing out on a couple bullet points would be A okay!</p>

<p>That being said, I show interest in 2 colleges. Actually, I absolutely adore these 2 colleges: University of California, Berkeley; University of Pennsylvania</p>

<p>Also I like, and nothing more than 'like', University of Washington. A last resort, a backup plan.</p>

<p>So please give me some colleges that I might want to research. Any input is VERY welcome and much APPRECIATED!</p>

<p>bye</p>

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<p>I realize that the 2 colleges I put are quite selective.</p>

<p>I’m adding Pepperdine to my list. Love the campus! Love their values, and it doesn’t seem so strict on being a 4.0 student.</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure Rice fits all that.</p>

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<p>University of Michigan has a great pre-med program. They are starting to become much more selective as well.
Vanderbilt also has great programs and great hospitals surrounding it. Not so sure about the city, but the campus itself is very nice.
Notre Dame , may also be a good choice. I’ve heard many good things about their pre-med program. I know a few people who have gone. It’s a private catholic school, with lots of school spirit. </p>

<p>All of these universities are quite selective, but not as selective as the two you mentioned. I would say they are maybe a step below.</p>

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<p>look at all the UC’s. they are all pretty gorgous and most have good bio programs. Cali biased thou</p>

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<p>Why do you have multiple threads in the same forum asking the same thing?</p>

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<p>Sorry I’m new here and didn’t realize that I did that. At first I couldn’t find a thread on my phone so I made another one.</p>