<p>I am applying because I believe in miracles.</p>
<p>Protagonist111, I like your sense of humor but the money spent on the Ivy application fee would chase a higher return in lottery tickets. Colleges in New England are going to bigger reaches than comparable schools in other parts of the country. Your junior year grades will be a big help; some schools do not look at freshman grades. I would focus on good schools that would be a match for your GPA and SAT score. I’m not sure if any of the schools you listed are solid matches. Nothing is a safety.</p>
<p>I see, time to get a high SAT score.
I know I can get into UVM and Boston U now.</p>
<p>You really stand a great shot at BC…know many students accepted last 2 years with comparative stats.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say someone with a 3.4 and an 1840 and one AP has a ‘great’ chance at BC.</p>
<p>OP, at most of the Ivies and many similar schools aid is need-based only. It doesn’t matter whether you apply early or not.</p>
<p>There are schools where your chances of getting in and getting money decrease as time goes on. But not those.</p>
<p>I see, thank you very much guys. I appreciate all of the help.</p>