Getting into the elite school isn’t the only hurdle. If somehow you are able to get into one of these tippy top schools, it’s surviving academically that’s a another major hurdle. You will be competing with super smart kids, most of whom had perfect or near perfect gpa’s and board scores. There are numerous STEM schools you can apply to that most likely will be a perfect fit for you, and get a great education and eventually have a great career in the engineering field. So do not treat getting into college like buying a lottery and dreaming about all the things you can buy with the 100million dollars.