<p>I would say they are all high reaches except USC, BU, NYU and Michigan. </p>
<p>If your essays truly accentuate the meaning of your ec’s and your involvement, then your chances will be catapulted exponentially. However the utterly low lit score will hurt; not drastically, but it will have an impact.</p>
<p>What’d you get on the December scores?</p>
<p>Grades are mediocre for the schools you are applying to. Because you are international and don’t need financial aid, that puts you in a whole new category. Consequently, it is hard to judge your chances, especially at the ivy-caliber schools. </p>
<p>Good luck though! You look like a great applicant!</p>