<p>Have you visited MIT? Not just toured the campus, but spoken with professors, students, or sat in on a class? It is and awesome school, no question. However I do know several highly qualified engineering candidates whom after visiting decided it wasn’t their dream school after all. Before you put your hopes on a school, try to find out if it’s right for you.
Auburn offers an wonderful scholarship and honors programs that can offer full tuition for oos students. Even with the ‘overhaul’ at Alabama, unless you are Comp Sci, I would be more inclined to pick Auburn as a safety. Check their website. I believe 1440 is their magic SAT score.
Good Luck! I think you are getting some good advise here!</p>