I’m a bit worried that your GC is calling BU, GW and and AU safeties. They are great matches, but high stat kids get rejected there as well. You attend a private school so perhaps the guidence counselor has more of an insight into your chances than we do. I do want to point out that many people get fooled by American becuase it takes such a large percentage of its class early decision.
American admits 85% of the early decision applicants but only about 20% of the regular applicants. So while it may be a safety for ED, it really isn’t for RD.