Help trimming down my list (or, are reach schools a waste with low GPA??)

[denizen]

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you can determine the programs where you’ll likely to fit, in terms of both qualifications and research interests. This increases your chances of acceptance.

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<p>Mom - are you saying you can almost predict where you’ll get accepted to? IOW, if you feel good about a school/your personal statement to them, they’ll feel good about you?</p>