Could I get into Northwestern, Chicago, Duke, Penn, or Columbia with these stats?

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<p>I have already formed a very balanced college list and have applied EA to a few schools. However, I am just curious if I would have any shot at more prestigious schools like Northwestern, Chicago, Duke, Penn, Columbia, Tufts, etc. I have looked into them and they seem very interesting and good fits for me but I do not want to apply if my chances are not high. (I would only apply to one or two of them if any).</p>

<p>prospective major: economics, math, something along those lines </p>

<p>My rough stats are..</p>

<p>-1400 and 2130 SAT (630 CR, 770 M, 730 W)-(not taking again)
-somewhere in the 2nd Decile (smallish public school)
-6 APs this year in all core subjects-doing very well
-All A's except for 2 B's freshman year, 1 B junior year
-No real Hooks
-EC's (don't feel like listing) are, I think, slightly above average/interesting, and my essay is something unique about me. </p>

<p>so, with this profile, is it worth applying to one of these schools or no?</p>

<p>Thanks for your time! Please be honest.</p>

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<p>Colom/UPenn/Chicago-mid reach
NW/Duke/Tufts-reach
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<p>For Chicago, you have the application. If you can write stellar essays, you’re in. For Duke, Penn, and Columbia, I think your stats are too low for unhooked applicants, so they would be reaches. I think you have an okay shot at Tufts and could get in. </p>

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<p>I would say that Penn, Columbia, and Duke would be reaches, but definitely apply to Tufts, Northwestern, and Chicago, just make sure your essays are top-notch.</p>

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<p>Definitely go for Northwestern and Chicago… with great essays, you’ll be in pretty good shape; the rest, admittedly, are a little out of reach</p>

<p>Hope this helps!! Plz Chance me Back!! (on the 2.0 thread)</p>