I’m going to add a lot of everyone’s suggestions to a list of schools I may apply to and narrow it down after doing some more research. Thanks everyone!
Am I missing g something here, or has OP stated what his financial situation is? What are his parents willing and able to pay? Does he qualify for financial aid at these schools? Waste if time to apply to Princeton if his parents are deemed able to pay more than they canbecsuse Princeton ddoes not give merit money.
Run the NPCs for the schools on your list and ask your parents if they will pay those prices.
I will do that, we are middle class so likely to receive some aid but not a major amount. GI bill will help a fair bit too and hopefully I will be able to gain a fair bit of credit from AP exams depending on where I go.
Credit from APs can be applied in a variety of ways depending upon not just the school but the major and department. If you are looking to graduate early using those credits, make sure it is doable given your major at the schools you select.
Do have the financial talk with your parents.