<p>^ It’s okay to look for a high-stat student body. That wasn’t something I cared about, but if it’s a priority for you by all means apply to highly ranked schools. But your entire list cannot be made up of Ivies. You need safeties and matches.</p>
<p>I don’t think the correlation between test scores and “challenge” is as clear as you make it out to be.</p>
<p>You should at least apply to an in-state public option as a safety. I personally think Ohio State is a nice option.</p>
<p>In addition to the two I mentioned earlier, check out U Iowa and SUNY Buffalo.</p>