I suggested the Claremont Colleges. Never said any were safeties, nor even close. But as I mentioned, their acceptance rates are deceivingly low (for some at least). For example, Pitzer has a low acceptance rate, but its scores are not that high, and for a high scorer it isn’t that difficult (compared to others on this list). Claremont Mckenna, meanwhile, makes it very clear the type of student they look for, which is very specific. Everyone I’ve ever known who fits that type (and had high stats and whatnot) has gotten in, and everyone who doesn’t hasn’t, regardless of high scores/grades/etc. Yes, that is anecdotal evidence but I am well-versed in the Claremont Colleges and suggested some of them (read: pitzer) as matches. Furthermore, the OP will provide a geographic diversity at these schools that I know they look for.
Not sure the point of your post though, you basically agreed with the OP and he never even said he wanted to apply to Claremont Mckenna anyway…
Pitzer is pretty counter-culture, I don’t see a whiff of that in the OP’s profile. OP, can you respond to the points about finances and your proposed majors not being offered at some of the schools on your list?
@intparent Yea, my parents are really successful, so the UC’s aren’t really a problem. To be honest, I just really want to go to a top school. I’m not super concerned about the cost, rather the name. I know it’s immature, but I haven’t even decided a major 100% yet. Thanks for the advice.
Seven kids at a quarter of a million dollars each – that is quite something. Regarding majors, you did list food science and business. It is a lot easier to respond to posts when you give accurate information.