@CavsFan2003, not a college recommendation, but since you are interested in geography, you may want to look at geography data science major / spatial data science. It combines geography with computer science.
For colleges, at this stage, you and your Dad need to sit down and have a realistic talk of the costs of college. A student without a parent co-signer can only borrow $5,500 for the first year.
Once you have a realistic budget, and with your GPA and high test score, start researching colleges that offer high merit without limiting it to competition. University of Alabama is one well-known on these boards for the straight forward merit scholarships (currently, your stats correlate to $25,000/yr for 4 years from Alabama). Ole Miss would currently be valued at full tuition. Be aware, each summer schools update the merit requirements and things can change before you apply.
Take the PSAT in 11th grade seriously. If you score high enough, you could qualify for National Merit. On the surface, National Merit Finalist from Natl Merit Corp is not a high scholarship, but some schools will offer Natl Merit Finalists some very high scholarships which equate to a full ride (tuition, fees and room and board!).
Learn the lingo – your cost of attendance is Tuition + Fees (which can be several thousands depending on the school) + room and board + books
I’m a big believer in building your list from the financial safety up. You have plenty of time to research colleges and not feel pressure.