<p>Wesleyan would be a potential match for you. Numerous Boston based schools have already been discussed. I would also suggest Swarthmore, just outside of Philadelphia, as a place that would match your interests, it would be a reach/low reach school. You also might want to look at Amherst, it’s in a very active area with the 5 college consortium including Smith & Mount Holyoke. As for improving your chances at H,Y & B; keep your grades up, keep doing what you love, ask nicely for recommendations and take time writing your essays to really show who you are & why you care. One area that also impacts your chances, which you did not mention, is your class rank. </p>