Have you paid for all these applications? NYU/UCLA/USC? Last year your mum was clear on the application list. Last year you had advice about California schools. You have a great local 4 yr. Really, people pay to go to UMinn's CSE etc. If your parents, though divorced, are on the same page, where are you getting the idea that OOS is going to be feasible? You still have an ACT of 28 as your highest?