<p>I've read a few of your posts and you probably realise by now that you are competitive for admission to most schools, even the top ones. I would suggest that you apply to large privates in or near major urban cities.(Airfares are much cheaper between larger cities). I say that because they are the ones that tend to give generous financial aid based on need. And of course, if you are accepted to Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Penn with substantial aid, your family would probably let you go because they will be impressed by the prestige. Good luck.</p>