I was also considering Texas A&M because they apparently sometimes give an OOS tuition waiver and have scholarships through Corps of Cadets, which, if both came through, would be the cheapest option (and still a good school). I don’t actually want to go to Clarkson, I added it because it was previously recommended because of its merit aid. I think I will take it off of my list. I do hope I get in to UMD, it’s probably the best option, I’m just nervous because a student that graduated last year from my school was rejected (1520, 4.8+ GPA). Princeton is the cheapest option on my list (by a lot). My parents want me to go to a prestigious school, which is the reason for a lot of these schools. I am also tentative about going south or to a predominantly white school, because I’m a minority (but I do live in a predominantly white area so I would survive). You make a really good point, I’m just kind of stuck because schools with good aid are not places I could see myself at in the future. Thank you for the advice!
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