Chance me for UMich (EA)/ USC (EA) Priv Catholic NY, 1440 SAT, Political science, 98.7 GPA W [NJ resident, 4.0 unweighted GPA, <$80k, political science / philosophy / economics (not pre-law)]

That’s a loan. A loan isn’t aid. It’s gotta be paid back. Yes they call it aid but I differ.

maybe UCSB bcuz they won’t see your score.

if I had to guess - no to Michigan and UVA but surprise me. I’m conservative in my chancing.

Tulane - if you demonstrated interest is possible. Lehigh and Syracuse likely but money isn’t necessarily although more likely at SU than Lehigh

BU no and if you got in, no merit money

LMU yes

UMD / Wisconsin leaning yes

SDSU yes

Given your major, I’d like to see Pitt and Bing as they both are strong in PP but L - as as a Tulane complement - College of Charleston which has a PPL (law instead of econ) concentration as well. It’s very urban and a fine rep in this area and an easier in.

Some of these schools have a wealthy student body which could impact your social life - if you can’t keep up $$ wise on extras

Good luck.