@Consolation He can look at the Ivy League schools but, they are a low percentage shot for anyone. I guess we need match suggestions the most. We are Texas residents. With his grades and scores UT is a guarantee. He’d also be a strong fit for any major there, regardless of selectivity. We have a senior there now. That son, DS1, is double majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering and CS. He says that UT engineering is full of Ivy-qualified level students. UT will be DS4s safety.
@Jonri Feel free to share your opinion. No offense taken. I asked for advice.
From our view, he has already eliminated so many career options that he feels very focused to us. (For example: He is also an award winning writer whose papers are frequently held up as the example. He leads a team for writing competitions. There is no way he would consider majoring in English.)
His primary desire is an academic community of striving, intelligent peers. Right now, as a junior, everything else is secondary.
This is the reason we are working to schedule college visits. He needs an opportunity to see what rural/urban really means and so on. Getting suggestions for visits is my goal for posting this thread. Thanks!