<p>I agree with memake. It is a mistake to fall hopelessly in love with any school that has admissions rates in the single digits. The most important thing is to build a balanced list of schools. A few pie in the sky reaches are OK, but be sure you have some more realistic reaches, as well as several matches and safeties. Figure out what it is you love about Yale, and look for schools that are not as hard to get into that share those same qualities. For instance, if you love Yale’s Residential College system, consider schools with similar systems and Living/Learning communities, like Rice and U of Michigan.</p>