<p>Yeah, don’t count on Brown. Friend’s brother was waitlisted by Brown; he had a 2390 on the SAT and an 800, 800, and 790 on his SATIIs. He also was involved in a pretty prestigious research program (not quite RSI or TASP caliber). He was definitely more science-oriented, and perhaps Brown wasn’t looking for his type, but certainly he was qualified to make Brown. He was also waitlisted by Harvard and Yale (accepted by Princeton).</p>
<p>And ignore the notion that Georgetown and Cornell are safeties. That is a ridiculous notion, unless you cured cancer or something. Frankly, I wouldn’t be very surprised if you weren’t accepted by either school. The 35 projected ACT doesn’t seem incredibly realistic, and even if it happened, your app doesn’t make you out to be a very distinguished candidate. I realize I’m being a little harsh here, but some of these other chancers are offering unrealistic hope.</p>
<p>Regardless, I’m not suggesting that you diminish your aim. Still go for your reaches. A qualified candidate’s chances at attending a top school can only increase by doing that. I’m just suggesting that you are definitely not guaranteed a spot at any; not due to some fault of yours, but due to the superfluous number of qualified candidates.</p>