Chance me as a junior and provide ANY advice/feedback (be blunt) (unique circumstances) [4.0 GPA in 3+ high schools, 1500 SAT, math, biology, or engineering]

Congratulations on your achievements. It’s great you’ve participated in quality ECs considering all your moves.

Your state of residency situation might be complicated. Make sure you understand the rules of residency in all these states…it is difficult to qualify in multiple states as a resident. You will likely need a parent and/or a counselor to help you sort thru the details.

Regarding budget, talk with your parents about what they will be able to contribute to college. Cornell and many of the schools on your list cost close to $90K per year. Run each school’s NPC with your parents to see what they estimate for your COA and go from there. Here’s Cornell’s: Net Price Calculator

You don’t have to share any of the financial info here, but posters can make better recommendations when we know residency/budget/affordability. For example, if Cornell’s NPC shows that you will be full pay, and that’s not affordable for your family, Cornell won’t be an option because they only give need based aid, not merit aid (like many schools on your list.) Another example, if you are a MA resident, you might add U Mass Amherst to your list because it will come in at a lower cost than if you are not a resident.

Regarding your list, Georgetown seems to be an outlier for your possible majors. What appeals to you about Georgetown?

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