Thanks for the shoutout, @MYOS1634 . OP, post #27 is super informative. I would heed the advice on this thread, and your other thread. Bear in mind that you are competitive, but you have a lot of work to do. It would be useful if you gave us a better idea about the depth of your ECs. As for the summer fly-ins, many excellent colleges have them, and often the apps are due in August or early September. Qualifying for a fly-in is a good sign, but nothing is guaranteed at the most selective colleges. http://blog.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/blog/college-fly-in-diversity-programs/