Thanks much. So for STEM I specifically mean Materials Engineering, Computer engineering, Neuroscience, or Computer Science.
I know CS is much more competitive than material engineering, for example.
Regarding college environment - suburban or rural; small class size, slight preference for public over private (though it’s not a deal breaker). Geographic regions: (1) Mid Atlantic (2) West coast (3) Texas (4) Midwest (Indiana, Illinois)
Hope that helps