i know it’s already been said, but the cost of a school and what an applicant can afford is so, so important. since i’ve been on college confidential, posts from concerned and/or hopeless students talking about not being able to afford some of their favorite schools (the UCs in particular for OOS kids) never fail to appear after every admission cycle. it’s heartbreaking.
— run those net price calculators
— find out what you can afford
— research schools to see if they meet full need