<p>I don’t think it is possible to predict who gets admitted and who does not. The best anyone can do is give you some feedback on your choices. CC is a public forum where anyone can “chance” you, so you need to also take any advice along with the advice of others who know you- teachers, parents. There seems to be a predominance of high achieving posters on CC, which can be intimidating, but it also is a reality check.
There are some things you can learn from a chance thread.
Your perspective is limited by who you know. You might be #1 in your class with straight A’s, but here on CC, you will discover that there are numerous top students and they are all applying to college too.
Parents and family may overestimate your chances, because they may be thinking about when they applied to college. It is different now.
While it might seem harsh to be chanced on CC, it isn’t as harsh as over reaching and not having a college to go to at the end of senior year.
You do not have to give up on your dream college, but if that college is highly selective, all students should have less selective choices on their lists. If the consensus of a chance thread is that all your choices are reaches, then you should consider modifying your list/adding more colleges where you have a better chance of being admitted.
Chance threads can not predict, but they can be used as guides. </p>