tomsrofboston: i was actually not aware of that; i thought that if I had gotten denied from BU BS/MD, i would still be eligible to apply as an undergraduate. thanks for the heads up.
of course, i would write my applications to BU and Northeastern with as much energy and dedication as my ones for Harvard and Yale; just because they are “safeties” to me, I would be grateful and excited to attend either. i penned Northeastern and BU as safeties because of the baselines and resumes of my older friends who have been rejected or accepted to them both - but of course, i am open and welcoming to your reasons. why do you think i should have them as matches instead of safeties (or even reaches?)? i just want to get a little more insight to edit my school list better.
thanks for your time, i really appreciate it.