Chance me (1350, 4.2W, IN resident) [3.8 unweighted GPA, <$5k from one divorced parent, -1500 SAI]

Yes, there are some schools in Indiana that participate in National Student Exchange (NSE). NSE is an exchange program (where you do not need to be the kid of a college employee) that covers a max of 2 semesters of domestic exchange. You still have to pay whatever you are paying at your home institution for tuition, but if that is zero, then it would be a great deal. Basically, I think of it as being like study abroad, but most of the participating schools are in the US (with a few in Canada and the Caribbean.) The Indiana schools that participate are Ball State, and University of Indiana at Indianapolis, and Purdue University at Fort Wayne. National Student Exchange - Campuses / Location

But, if it were me? The school I would 100% be applying to would be DePauw! In-state in Indiana, so it would be free, correct? Excellent Biology. I know one of the bio professors, and she is outstanding. I also think they have a neuroscience major (although I agree with those who say that you can totally go to neuroscience grad school with a combo of a bio major with some supporting psychology and linguistics classes etc.)

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