Aw thanks for all the advice and stuff lesparkley

I definitely understand what you're saying about the bragging rights. I admit, that's part of the reason why those schools are my dream schools, because I know if I say I'm going to Stanford or Wharton people will admire me a lot.

My dad actually got accepted to Stanford but he turned it down because it was too competitive at the time and he did not like the atmosphere. I guess it's worse now. An average 4.0 gpa?? Holy crap I don't know if I can do that.

I am sweating bullets thinking about high school and trying to be perfect, etc. I know you don't have to be perfect to be accepted to a good school anyway, but it's not like it doesn't help you know?
I'll be looking at more options and being more open to other schools. I need to give them all a chance

I know a lot of people who are at Wharton, harvard, etc. and sometimes I think we all just get caught up in the flashy name of the school. I'll be doing lots of college research. I will definitely be going to USC to visit at least in my soph. or junior year. I have a cousin at UCSD so we'll be going there as well, so I'll be in the area scouting schools anyway. Will PM you! Thanks