<p>IF you are fortunate enough to go to HYPS, you go, especially since the “I can’t afford it” excuse will no longer work with them.</p>
<p>You have to be just short of God, a wonderful liar/cheater/backstabber, or just straight-up lucky to go there, though.</p>
<p>So please, if you like UM-TC, go there. It’s a wonderful school with limitless opportunities and a wonderful reputation. Otherwise, get yo’self some safeties, pick a broad (keep a limit on it, though) selection of highly selective schools that actually align with your interests, and go from there. Work to their quirks and standards, show interest, and be yourself. </p>
<p>I guarantee you that if you take these steps first, you won’t regret it.</p>