<p>I’d keep fencing. That may score a point or two in the northeast.</p>
<p>Anyway, you are a strong candidate for just about any school, and liberal arts schools would make as much sense for you as a larger university. Given your unique situation you should apply to a good-sized list of schools in a range of selectivity and cost. </p>
<p>What sort of resources for college research do you have? As a sophomore, it would be nice if this summer you could come up with a couple dozen schools that interest you, with the idea you would whittle it down by half before you apply. Ordinarily I wouldn’t recommend that many applications, but your situation is pretty unique. </p>
<p>I’ve dropped a financial question related to your posts on the Financial Aid board.</p>