<p>ida, I guess I just don't understand why you would do that to yourself. With over 500 CC posts, you must realize how few people defy those kind of odds. The odds at your reach schools, if you look closely, are really poor. Not being in the top 10% of your class at top colleges is reserved for recruited athletes, URMs and the rich and famous. Your math plus cr is also an issue. I certainly understand taking a chance on a couple of schools you love, but I can't imagine so many super reaches. Will your safeties look good in April with a bunch of rejection letters next to them? There are pleanty of good, realistic schools and all I can say is that I'd prefer to get with reality now.</p>