Good undergrad Economics schools?

[ucbalumnus]

@junonboy

However, my family has advised me to apply nonetheless, and consider the net cost when the acceptance(or God forbid rejection) letters come around in deciding which college to attend.

I.e. they are setting you up for the possibility of a financial shut-out – all of your acceptances are to schools that are too expensive. Ask them for the price limit so that you can make a list of schools that are likely to fall within the price limit.