<p>i think it will be difficult for you to get into yale. they stress academic performance, and though your grades are good, it couldve been better. but i think you have a decent shot in making it into those other colleges you listed.</p>
<p>So from this thread what I'm getting is that I'm a strong enough applicant to have a decent shot but not a good enough candidate to have a very good chance. But I should apply and hope for the best. Accurate?</p>
<p>That's what I think. I'd just like to emphasize that the list in your first post shouldn't be your whole list. You need some safe schools (some of the Florida schools, for example), and maybe some matches--schools similar to those on the list, but less selective.</p>