The Final ChanceMe - CS at T30s+

No, sorry. If my child’s heart was set on CS, I would be willing to pay something if the “free” option did not offer CS.

Perhaps it is beyond the point in the process to be weighing merit aid vs prestige. Any of the schools you have listed would be fantastic, but you know the story of competitive admissions.

Many kids that grow in the bubble of a competitive high school can have misconceptions about the quality of education that can be obtained at a school outside the T30. Be open-minded and know that it is highly likely that you will land in a place that will launch you to great things.