<p>I think you are trying to make and narrow down a list way to early. Without a clue what your SAT/ACT scores are going to be, you have no way of making an informed list. Add to that a GPA for only 2 years, and you are searching blind. It’s great that you are informed of which schools have the programs you are interested in, but beyond that, obsessing over school selections at this point is futile.</p>
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<p>My D has a FULL ride at her school, and I can tell you that my out of pocket expenses are still considerable every year. As Jym pointed out, travel alone is something to consider. Besides the airline tickets for my D, I must add on an additional $200 every round trip to the price of the ticket for shuttle transportation and baggage. You mention the northeast, be prepared to spend a lot of money initially for clothing, shoes, outerwear, gloves etc. Storage for my D’s “stuff” was $200 for the summer. I’m mentioning this so you can see how much just “extra’s” are. You can’t count on any major merit money at the schools you are looking at so far with a 3.4. Have you discussed how much money your parents can and are willing to contribute? </p>
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<p>You have been very honest in posting your classes each year for the past two years, and now for your current Junior year. I’m pretty sure I know what school you are at, and your schedule is not going to qualify for your GC to mark off “most rigorous.” I’m only pointing this out (as have several other posters) because your school list is WAY to top heavy. It might be wise to stop thinking of college right now, and concentrate on this school year. Start prepping now for your standardized tests, and once you have those under your belt, start fresh again with test scores and a GPA that is probable, not just one you are hoping for. Good luck.</p>