<p>Right now, I'm starting to regret applying to so many colleges. While any other person would've thought I was crazy, I thought I might as well apply to a couple more just in case I didn't get into some of them. Now it's April, and I am looking into more than half a dozen schools. The worst thing is, I didn't get into any of my top choices, so I don't have a clear winner. I know I have a bunch of great choices, and I'll be happy wherever I go. But right now, my priority is selecting the best school, and I have no idea which one it is. None of the typical school-picking methods are working out for me. Should I just wait for all of the FA packages to roll in or what?</p>
<p>I’d wait for the FA packages, also, are there any that are clearly better for your intended major? congrats on all the acceptances!</p>
<p>Wait for all the FA offers. Run the numbers here [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Award Letter Comparison Tool](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Award Letter Requirements - Finaid) and eliminate the ones that aren’t affordable. Then take a look at what is left.</p>
<p>Make your decision when you have ALL of the information available. You DO have some great choices. One will surely work out, and you know you have at least one affordable option (and you did say elsewhere that your parents COULD pay the full cost of attending).</p>