<p>Thx for all ur help. Btw, i didnt mention this but this site rox! I'm getting lots of help here that i can't find anywhere else. Thx all!!</p>
<p>Boston U is definately not ranked 20-40, it's not in top 50 even. But, the others suggested by stamliark are good ideas. BC, Vanderbilt, and William and Mary are safeties. Emory is a safe match. You never really know with Duke, but your chances would be very good (much over 50%).</p>
<p>Over 50 percent at Duke? wow i hope ur right</p>
<p>Since you have high(est) rank but slightly below ave SATs for Ivys, don't limit your reach schools, you never know which one will take you.</p>
<p>If I had:
Johns Hopkins
Northwestern
U of Mich
William and Mary
-- as my bottom four schools, is that safe enough or do I need additional safeties? especially since im from IL and Mich and Will and Mary both have state residency as very important. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Johns Hopkins not safe
Northwestern not safe
U of Mich safe
William and Mary not safe for an out of state</p>
<p>Can colgate be considered a safety school?</p>
<p>Can colgate be considered a safety school?</p>
<p>over 80% chance of acceptance. Make sure to have an alum interview.</p>
<p>BC is ranked 40th and BU not even top 50-hardly top schools.</p>