<p>The difficulty here is the class rank. Even at Colorado College, labeled “almost a safety” above, approximately 1 in 4 admitted students rank in the top 1% (one percent) of their HS classes. Their admit rate was 26% last year. I’d call that one a solid “likely”, not a safety.</p>
<p>Pomona is very nearly the most selective LAC in the country. It may be more selective still than Chicago, even though Chicago’s apps surged this year. I’d call it a Reach, not a Low Reach.</p>
<p>CelaPlusAimaple seems to be calling the others about right … although state schools sometimes have a hard GPA cut-off. UT’s class rank policies change this year, right? My understanding is that 75% of those admitted in 2011 are expected to be in the top 8%. I don’t know how new policies play out for someone like the OP with relatively high scores but not in the top 10%.</p>
<p>Consult Naviance if your school makes it available.</p>