Sorry for not including more info about my GPA and scores. I have an unweighted 4.0 GPA with mostly honors/AP classes (my school doesn’t do weighted at all), and a 35 ACT. Probably a Biology/Chemisty/Biochemistry major. Also I have decent volunteer work and 3 clubs with leadership in all of them.
As for financial aid, I receive little to none at most schools anyway, so on paper the UC schools look slightly better cost-wise than most private universities. Therefore, my decision is probably going to come down to merit based aid if I can get any. Otherwise, my only really affordable option is a few SUNYs.