Case Western Physics + School in general

It’s easy to say you’ll get a 1450 - but you’ll see if it’s true. Does CWRU sound like a match - perhaps - but it’s not easy to get into.

I think there are “many” reputable physics schools. I think you’re overthinking otherwise.

Again, you need budget - but Miami Ohio would be a safety. I’m sure your home state has reputable schools - what is your home state?

And again - get with your parents - college is expensive. You said $50K a year - but it was a guess. Case is $87K per year - do your parents want to spend $350K plus? It’s a demonstrated interest school - so in addition to your visit (hopefully they’re aware), sign up for online sessions, etc.

Rochester is a like school. SUNY schools - will be a good cost. Pitt will likely cost too much but you’d get an early acceptance if you applied early. If your budget is $60K, is excellent. WUSTL is another reach. Lehigh might be a bit too East. Is Syracuse too big - similar to Pitt - but again, pricey…

Purdue is large but excellent. and $40K ish all in. Butler is a mid sized to look into - but again, will it make cost? Marquette is another. Perhaps UVM, UNH, and Maine are mid size publics to look into and Ohio U, in addition to Miami and Pitt noted above. U Delaware too. But if you want smaller, don’t snub UAH, Tennessee Tech or UT Chattanooga.

Really there’s a lot of schools - it’s a bit outside the midwest but check out U of Denver, SMU, and if you are ok with Jesuit, Loyola Chicago, Creighton and more.

But honestly, until you have a budget, you’re a bit early - and you need to finalize that with your family.

Good luck.