NYU, Northeastern, CMU, USC, UIUC, UW, UMich

I don’t understand how your unweighted GPA can be that high 3.7-3.8 , based on your OP that said the above (straight Bs the first two years with some As). Realize that you will be applying to colleges based on the first 6 semesters of grades, so even though you have brought your grades up dramatically, 2 of the 3 years sound like you had mostly Bs.

Not needing financial aid will be an advantage.