Hey, thank you for replying so soon 
When I asked why you mentioned WashU, I suppose I meant to ask out of the idea that maybe there was something I didn’t know regarding the transfer acceptance rate. Perhaps hoping it might be easier than Cornell (as I found out recently that Cornell’s transfer acceptance rate is rather inflated due to Transfer Option admits). I didn’t mean to ask out of doubt over the school’s academic reputation or integrity.
I guess, with my stats, grades, and ECs, do you really think I have a shot at any of these besides the in-state programs?
As for the in-state paths, that’s the main reason I’m working so much. A&M and UT aren’t generous with financial aid, and I need to be able to provide for it myself. I considered Tech some time ago, overall I’m just not sure Lubbock is for me however.
I’m currently on track to join Phi Theta Kappa next semester, even then though it won’t be enough to pay for university by itself, even if I got the maximum 5k a year.
UTD and SMU are options, however I’m not confident the program they offer is up to what I would like to do. That, and commuting would still be too costly to justify.
I have considered the elephant sanctuary in tennessee, I might see if I can do it next fall and take my classes online. Ochem might be challenging to do online however.