Just taking a moment to second this opinion.
Threshold GPA is a tool used by state publics, not private universities. My S20 missed out on some in-state publics solely because of GPA though his SAT was fine, but was accepted into private universities that were more selective, and he was offered FinAid packages that made the cost at the privates equal to or even lower than the in-state publics.
@highschoolworry With your stats and fantastic story/journey, I think you will be admitted to some great universities. The list may or may not include the big-name schools in the T30, but that won’t matter. You sound like a student who is going to shine and do very well in college. I’d bet on you!
If I were assisting with your application process, I would guide you to make sure you apply to plenty of schools outside the T30-40 but ranked higher than what you may be considering as Safeties and Matches. It’s possible you get that one big hit at a T30, but I don’t want you to miss a chance with a very good school because you didn’t add the right schools.
For instance, GaTech is a great school but it’s hard to gain admission. Also, unless you are in-state, GaTech can be very pricey and is not likely to offer much FinAid. Can your family afford to pay $45K-$50K/yr for GaTech? It won’t matter if you get in if you can’t afford it. Most OOS publics will be similarly priced and offer no significant FinAid to OOS students. the usual list of good aid OOS schools like Arizona, Miami OH, and the like will leave your family with a $20-$30K/yr bill. You’ll have to decide if that’s affordable and a better option than your in-state publics. A school like U New Mexico or NM Tech will provide adequate FinAid, but you’ll have to decide if the education at your in-state public is comparable, and/or if you want to move away from home or remain close if the education is comparable.
Meanwhile, with your family’s income and your stats, I feel comfortable predicting some privates will offer you affordable FinAid packages. Not specific privates, but the odds are very good that you will receive several affordable options as long as you apply to the right schools.