How High Should I Aim?

<p>I see no reason to rule yourself out for anything. Reaches are just that - apply but don’t count on it. None of the schools are your list are safeties, by the way and most are reaches even for someone with your grades and test scores (as they are for everyone) - maybe Notre Dame is a match. You could do with a few more of them and a few less reaches. </p>

<p>I’m also a bit surprised to see UCBerkeley and Harvey Mudd on the same list - two entirely different academic experiences that usually would appeal to two entirely different kinds of people. </p>

<p>I also assume you have no financial need, right? Because these schools are expensive and if they don’t come up with sufficient financial aid, it won’t matter that you got admitted.</p>