chance me & recommend for mid/high universities

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi! I’m currently a junior who is in the midst her college search. I and from Maryland, and a white female. I am working on my college list and was wondering if it looks realistic. I would also love recommendations on schools that match my profile or where I would have a good chance at receiving merit aid. My current list is as follows.

Reach :
University of Michigan (I have legacy status; my dad is an alum)
Notre Dame (grandfather is an alum)
Northeastern

Match :
University of Maryland
University of Georgia
Clemson University
Virginia Tech
Purdue University (grandfather is a retired professor)

Safety :
James Madison University
Towson University

GPA : 3.83 UW/4.55 W
PSAT : 1320
SAT : 1370 (first time taking; no tutoring and minimal studying - will be working for a 1400+)
School doesn’t rank
Currently taking an all honors and AP course load
Intended major is undecided

Extracurriculars :
Varsity Cross Country
Varsity Indoor Track - State qualifier in he high jump for 2 years
Varsity Outdoor Track
(Captain of jumps team for track)
President of Debate Team
Lawyer for Mock Trial
Championship level Irish Step Dancer (since age 5)
NHS, Rho Kappa (social studies honor society), National English Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, National Latin Honors Society
Other :
Over 100 hours of community service
Head Counselor at a Safety and Leadership Training Camp for local youth; run by my county’s police department
Accepted into an observership program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Thank you for any replies!

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Of those schools I can only comment on Northeastern. Knowing students from my class that got in, I would say you have a fairly decent shot. Extracurricular activities seem to mean a lot, as one friend had stats well below yours but still got in. That being said, you have a lot of good ECs, and a great common app essay will definitely help you as well. If you’re looking to be local-ish, George Washington University is a nice mid-low match and American University is a nice high match/low reach.

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Your list looks great. Review and make sure your SATs put you solidly at 75th percentile for safeties. I think you might want one or two more safeties that you would really be happy at. It is tough for Maryland girls, esp if you are from MoCo. Congratulations on all your accomplishments!

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Your list looks fine as long as you have checked the net price calculators to see that they are affordable.