<p>Thank you for all of the replies! 
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<p>@ al6200: well that has been my concern too. But having read “Ask the Dean” and talked to my counselors, all of them said it’s ok. Anyhow, I’m not sure if my university grades will matter to the application at all, seeing that they might not be out in time for submission. (my school follows US’s schedule) </p>
<p>any other suggestions? Most of the suggested schools seem to be in the reach range for me.
Could you suggest some safeties?</p>