<p>Be careful, though, about UMich as a safety, depending on UW GPA and what state you are coming from…Many,many students here were deferred from UMich (and subsequently waitlisted), but were accepted at many of their matches and reaches later on.(including Ivies)…can’t hurt to try that for EA though, but it’s not a slam-dunk from OOS…even EA</p>
<p>One other thought…it would be nice to have a safety that also provides good merit money for students above their averages…not only do you have an early acceptance, but with $$ too!!! Depends on OP’s definition of a “really good safety” though; everyone has a different opinion…</p>