<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I'm a highschool senior currently in the process of completing some college applications. I've been researching college a lot lately but I am still a bit unclear as to where I should apply. I have a list of about 16 schools that I'd like to whittle down to about 8-10. I would like to major in chemical engineering or biomedical engineering - I think I will just go engineering undeclared for now. I will put my stats/extra curriculars up and if anyone could help me narrow down my schools or add some programs to the list, that would be great. I would also like to say that I will be needing some major financial aid since I have one widowed, unemployed parent supporting 2 kids with social security benefits.</p>
<p>Broad Overview
SAT I(one sitting, not superscored): 680 R, 670M, 670W : 2020 total
SAT II: Math II 680, US Hist - Awaiting scores
GPA: ~3.8 UW, Weighted ?, 96 UW
Rank: 13/133
ECS: Varsity Soccer 11,12. Varsity Wrestling 11,12. Varsity Tennis 10,11,12.
Treasurer of German Club for 2 years, Member of French Club for 2 years, Member of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) for 2 years, Member of School Band (Tuba Player) for 4 years, Member of Math Team for 4 years, Member of Science Olympiad for 3 years, 50+ community service hours, private free tutor for underclassmen in my school for 1 year.
That is just a broad overview. Here are the schools that I have researched and are considering.</p>
<ol>
<li>SUNY Binghampton -(Definitely Applying - Really good public institution)</li>
<li>SUNY Buffalo (Definitely Applying - Visited and was really nice)</li>
<li>Boston University</li>
<li>Brown University (Big Reach I know. Just applying longshot)</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon University</li>
<li>Cornell University</li>
<li>George Washington University (A little expensive)</li>
<li>Lehigh University</li>
<li>University of Rochester</li>
<li>University of Southern California (Definitely applying- 100% need met and really nice school/campus)</li>
<li>Syracuse University</li>
<li>Northeastern University</li>
<li>Villanova University</li>
<li>Macaulay Honors Program at City College (Definitely applying - good price for good education)</li>
<li>University of Pittsburgh (26000 a year out of state - visited and had a great campus/atmosphere)</li>
<li>University of Virginia</li>
<li>Clemson University</li>
</ol>
<p>Some of the private schools on here a little expensive but we will see what happens with financial aid etc. Thank you in advanced for any input - I really need help getting steered in the right direction.</p>