<p>I live in northern virginia and i know that it is hard to get into outa state. In state, with a 4.0 gpa and a 2100 or above with good ec's will get you in. But as to the schools listed, Everything other than Princeton and Cornell is probable to very probable.</p>
<p>There are only a few hundred schools with a 2500+ student body in the USA (Quality Counts, 2004). In my opinion, being valedictorian of such a class (presumably around 650?) is no small accomplishment. </p>
<p>I suspect that individually each of those schools is a maybe, except BC, W&M, ND, and perhaps Vandy have slightly less self-selecting applicant pool, and would thus have a harder time rejecting your d. Out of Cornell, Princeton, Duke, and Northwestern, I'd personally be surprised if your daughter didn't get into at least one. If her list comprises only schools she truly loves, I suppose that's what counts.</p>
<p>Ok, I'm gonna assume you're white.</p>
<p>Notre Dame--Match
Cornell--High Match/Low Reach
Princeton--REJECT
Duke--High Reach
BC--In
UVA--Assuming you're in-state (in)
William and Mary--In
Northwestern--Match
Vanderbilt--Match</p>
<p>Yes, she is white. Thanks for all the input. We are feeling fairly optimistic, but also know how difficult the process is. She has several large state schools as a safety (where she would be very happy), but her list is really not about "name recognition" or status, but are schools she really loves. She is very adaptable and has been around campuses (has older siblings) so she knows that wherever she ends up will be wonderful and lots of fun. One sibling did not get into his "dream school" (was wait-listed) and had a fabulous experience and can't imagine having gone anywhere else. I think the lesson is to not get your heart set on one school, because in actuality there are more than a few schools where most students would be happy. That being said, I am hoping for more than a few fat envelopes so she can make a choice based on where her heart is in the spring.</p>