<p>@Bluebayou : USC is definitely toward the top of my list because of the half-tuition scholarship they give. It also seems like a really diverse place, and I feel like I’d be able to fit in well there. I’ve always really enjoyed California, so I’m really happy with the location even if it’s not in the nicest part of Los Angeles. The more I read into Cal, the less practical it seems. I think I’ve been disillusioned by its prestige/pretty campus. Maybe Dartmouth is a little to party-heavy/greek for me. I really appreciate your input by the way, and I’m flattered by the list of suggestions you gave to me(Stanford is my absolute dream school).</p>
<p>@swish : I really think I would enjoy william and mary, but, like Cal, financial aid is probably impossible there. If Virginia had laxer domicile laws I’d apply there in a heartbeat, but I doubt my parents are willing to take out loans for a school they haven’t heard of. </p>
<p>@ucbalumnus : Berkeley certainly isn’t practical, and I feel USC or even UT would probably work out better in the long run. UT is just so familiar though, I don’t really feel like I’d be excited to go there. </p>
<p>@410627 : I think we’re probably pretty similar people, haha. I really appreciate your input, and I’m definitely applying to St. Olaf in the Fall. (No application fee! :))</p>
<p>@Annasdad: Amen.</p>
<p>@Sam Lee: I’m sorry if I misunderstood your question from earlier. I hope that what I posted earlier helped clarify that, and to further clarify I’d just like to say that my Faith is much more important to me than my politics.</p>