<p>I worked with someone this year who applied to ten schools, accpeted to seven – but only three had do-able FA packages (and this was someone who got merit at every school that offered it).</p>
<p>BTA – accepted at Cornell w/a likely letter, rejected at McGill. Still scratching my head over that one! Schools that take <30% of applicants are a crapshoot for nearly everyone. I would not consider WashU, Northwestern or Vandy safeties. I know of one individual who didn’t get into WashU and the place should have been embarrassed. Will not post more details here because it would be identifying, but suffice it to say the student got hosed.</p>