<p>@paul2752, the OP doesn’t indicate that she actually needs fin aid to attend college, so keep UMich on. In fact, of the 3 schools you named, it’s the one you have the best shot at. May have a shot at WashU as well. Just keep all 3 on; you never know if you never try.</p>
<p>Don’t get why you’re so down; Mines is well-regarded for engineering & the odds are small at all the highly selective privates (so you have to be prepared to receive rejections).</p>