Any school that’s not affordable is a nightmare, not a dream.
Why do you love CMU? Have you been ?
Have your parents fill out the net price calculator. It’ll be near $400k.
Many families don’t have need and aren’t willing to spend that much when you can go for as low as $20k a year.
Good to have that discussion before you start selecting schools to apply.
Have your folks fill this out. As for can you get in, unlikely but I know this - if you don’t apply you can’t get in.
Good luck. Enjoy jr year and don’t over stress yourself.
Figure out the money situation b4 you start picking a school list. It may be different than you think after getting a budget. Good luck
Ps - do something EC wise like a club in addition but especially during summer. Get a job. Walk dogs at the shelter. Pay to play programs are good for you to find interests but they don’t show skills like a job, sports team, band do etc.