<p>Definitely interested in Math & Science. Serious about Music, but won't choose it as a major. Don't want to attend a really large school. Probably not LAC unless the math is strong. Prefer Midwest & East. </p>
<p>9th:
10th:
DE Math, 3 semesters of Calculus
11th:
AP US History
AP Physics C
AP Language
French IV
Model UN
Wind Ensemble
DE Math, Discrete & Topics in Geometry
12th:
AP Literature
AP French
AP Computer Science
Model UN
Wind Ensemble
DE Math, Number Theory & Cryptography
DE Science, probably Physics</p>
<p>Rose Hulman (Indiana), Case Western (Ohio). In your geographical preference area, and will probably offer merit money. Both are somewhat small, but will probably have the math you need.</p>
<p>If you’re willing to leave your geographical area, Harvey Mudd and Caltech. Mudd is more like a LAC, Caltech is a tiny research U. Both will have the math and science you need and both will “meet demonstrated need”. Both are very strong in undergrad research opportunities.</p>
<p>You might want to consider Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. It is very respected in the sciences, and it seems to fit all of your criteria. My stats are very similar to yours, and I will be attending there in the fall.</p>
<p>Some schools that come to mind in the midwest are U Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis, Northwestern. High quality schools, not gigantic, all have math/science programs etc.</p>
<p>What about Williams College in Massachusetts? It is an LAC with a strong Math department, and it appears to give extra consideration to those who are serious about music.</p>
<p>You have a decent shot at most Ivy Leagues if your extracurriculars are strong. Also consider Duke, Northwestern, Tufts, WUSTL, Rochester, Georgetown, Vanderbilt.</p>
<p>If you need to keep below a certain price point, and are not eligible for need-based aid, then you might want to consider public flagship universities. Many of them have good engineering programs and cost below $40K or so for out of state students. Examples: University of Illinois, Purdue, Wisconsin, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Maryland, Ohio State.</p>
<p>However, considering your high stats, and your statement that you don’t want a really large school, I suggest you give a pass on these schools if cost is not a concern (or if you qualify for need-based aid), and if you’re not interested in engineering. You’ll generally get smaller classes and much better need-based aid at a small to mid-sized, selective private school. You’ll also get a student body drawn from all over the country, not mostly from a single state.</p>
<p>Rice University is a fairly small school (~6K) ranked in the top 20 national universities by US News. It has strong programs in science, engineering and architecture. It also has a music school. About 69% of classes have under 20 students and 8% over 50 (compare to 39% and 15%, respectively, for Penn State). Most popular majors include biochemistry, economics, and psychology (compare to Penn State, where the most popular major by far is business/marketing, followed by engineering). The average need-based aid package is about $28K. Of the top 20 national universities, it may be the most generous with merit aid.</p>
<p>Northwestern (You mentioned music, and they’re known for having a great performing arts program as well as academics), U Michigan (*But very expensive if you’re out of state!), Yale, WUSTL. Good luck!</p>
<p>mmprl, you should definitely give Michigan a close look. Given your resident status and academic credentials, there is a good chance Michigan will give you a decent scholarship, if not a full ride (apply EA). Michigan’s Mathematics department is among the top 10 in the nation and its Music school is very highly regarded.</p>