<p>Thank you all so much for the advice!! I think, as much as I don’t want to admit it, it’s probably best for me to go to UNC and take advantage of the extra support my family can provide. It’s frustrating, because I’m longing to get out of Chapel Hill-- I’d prefer to not be running into my parents when I go to the main street here! UNC is a really amazing school, though, so I should count my blessings.</p>
<p>Applemath, UIUC looks fabulous! I have two small private schools nearby that I was planning to apply to as back-ups, but I’m not enthralled with them, so I think I am going to give UCIC a solid try too!</p>