<p>I think now is the wrong time to worry about this. You shouldn’t try to pick schools until junior year. Just enjoy high school and work hard.</p>
<p>Even if you were a rising senior, my advice would be to apply for both and wait for admissions decisions and financial aid letters to arrive before deciding.</p>
<p>You should join a few ECs that interest you. Apart from improving your resume, they can also be a lot of fun and contribute to your experience in high school.</p>