@lookingforward Wow, the Bonner Leader program actually sounds like something I’d participate in if accepted! Thank you so much for the link!
I’ll start comparing net prices too. Yes, all the admitted students are very on top of their game, and I don’t have much competition at my school so I probably don’t know what I’m in for. I talked to my parents again about safeties and my mom seems okay with me applying to some more safeties now. Thank you!
@redpoodles My main concern with safeties was financial aid, but I realize that the NPCs will be of use (and private schools will probably be cheaper than UCs anyway…) Thank you for the list, I’ll check them out!
@ThankYouforHelp @momcinco I will definitely apply for Questbridge! Having an application ready and a few more months to edit does sound really appealing. I have never gone to private school and my parents do not own our home or anything of significant value (besides an upright piano), so I don’t think those will factor in. I will check the calculators to make sure though.
And yes! I’ve already gotten so much useful advice and I’m really grateful for everyone who’s pitched in with ideas and resources. Thank you all!