Comparing my competing lists

Trust me, I wish my s23 had a sliver of your motivation. However, I just don’t think comparing lists and such is totally useful to you yet at this point in the process.

I would focus on reading many of the past posts. Like I have been following the class of 2021 and class of 2022 threads (be sure to select tracking on the bottom). Parents and kids talk through their lists because they are closer to actually applying or have applied and its good to see the pros and cons they come up with. I think doing that may be more helpful to you at this point. I’ve learned things such as certain double majors or adding a minor could bulk credits to 18 or 20 a semester which is crazy high and I know my son wouldnt like that.
I would have never thought of the freshman dorms being far away from the building my sons intended major may likely be in.

Knowledge is power. You have a few ideas of schools now so keep your ear out and listen to what people are saying about them. Keep your eyes open for threads of juniors who may be applying to similar majors as you who may end up talking about programs you didn’t even know existed.