<p>Yes kiara, ec’s do count, but average kids don’t get into top schools without stellar numbers. I think you have distorted idea of what schools you can get into AND afford. Get real with yourself. Btw, attacking parents on this board is just stupid…all of us have kids that have gone through the college app process, many of us at IVY or IVY level schools. We KNOW the process…you would be silly not to listen to the advice. I know you have not mentioned this but don’t think your URM status will skate you through for merit or admissions, your scores are too low even for a URM boost for your reach schools. I wish you the best but I am afraid you are not willing to listen to good advice and you will have quite the shock when your adnission decisins come in. Best of luck.</p>