<p>As others have said, too many reaches given your scores and academic rigor, not enough matches (really only Kenyon). </p>
<p>Unlike others here, I think a gap year is a great idea, especially if you are not satisfied with the results of your application process and have a good alternative in mind. Consider spending more time in Italy with your family there - if you have dual citizenship, see if you can find work. Or volunteer with an organization that has a mission you care about - that orphanage perhaps? Or another organization that is focused on child welfare? Or if you have a career objective that you’d like to test out, this might be a good time to look into it further.</p>
<p>You’ll also have the time to rethink your college list (and possibly study for and retake your SAT). Since most schools will superscore, you can keep the great writing score and focus on getting your CR and Math up.</p>
<p>If you still end up at a safety in the end, no harm done: You don’t get a prize for finishing a year earlier.</p>