It would be so lovely if people read ALL the words in my earlier post.
I didn’t say the OP definitely isn’t smart enough for Princeton, MIT, etc.
I said
Maybe there are extenuating circumstances we’re not aware of, but if not:
EITHER
The OP isn’t smart enough for Princeton, etc (most people, including plenty of reasonably smart people, aren’t)
OR
The OP has the basic intellectual ability required to perform at that level, but hasn’t made the necessary effort.
Yes, I suppose we could come up with some other less likely scenarios that aren’t covered by extenuating circumstances, not being smart enough or not trying hard enough, but let’s face it, those three things probably cover most cases. I have no idea what the OP’s actual deal is.
I do suspect that the OP posted hoping for a cheering section, where we’d all agree with the GC and tell her she should definitely apply to Princeton etc, because she has an actual shot. Unfortunately, she apparently has no interest in the excellent and fairly unanimous advice she’s getting here.