Would you guys recommend I tack some schools onto my list?

Applying to College
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<p>Right now I'm pretty satisfied with the schools I've applied to, but some people have told me that 5-6 schools of mostly Ivies is unwise.</p>

<p>They are:
MIT EA
Harvard RD
Princeton RD
Cornell RD
UF
possibly URochester RD</p>

<p>I'm looking to be a physics major. Do you think this list is unbalanced? Have I overlooked some schools that I should consider? I can't be off the east coast because I have medical issues (cerebral palsy and a heart condition) and my parents want relatively easy access to me in case anything happens. To give you an idea of my stats: 3.9 GPA, 2330 SAT, took 12 APs taking 4 this year. Hispanic, female, low-income. What schools would be a match for me if you have any suggestions?</p>

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<p>You do have a lot of selective schools…but you should get into 1+. Is there a local school you can apply to…as a safety?</p>

<p>Unless you’re content with your low matches.</p>

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<p>I hate to sound like a Case Western shill, but all you have to do is hit the button, no essay, no fee - great safety for you. Plus, Cleveland Clinic is right there if you need something.</p>

<p>Medical issues aside, you probably have a great shot at your schools, given your URM status, even if they are mostly Ivy. Definitely do URochester, you should be close to a lock.</p>

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<p>As long as your list includes a safety which you are certain to be admitted to and certain that you can afford, everything else on the list is optional.</p>

<p>But make sure that you have such a safety that you like. Check each school’s net price calculator to get a financial aid estimate for that school.</p>

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<p>I’ve heard of SAT 2380s and didn’t get into any of the Ivies she applied but those are the only schools she applied to. Maybe choose 1~3 safeties that you would want to go to.</p>

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<p>I think you need a longer list. And I don’t mean adding more reaches. </p>

<p>If you’re low-income, money matters. You’ll want to be able to compare several financial aid packages and choose the one that’s the best value for you.</p>

<p>That top-heavy list doesn’t guarantee that you’ll have several FA packages to compare in the spring.</p>

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<p>Case Western is NOT a safety for a kid who needs significant financial aid. (And the app’s not free - someone still has to pay for the score report and the CSS Profile!)</p>

<p>Look at this list of schools that meet full need without loans:</p>

<p>[Project</a> on Student Debt: Financial Aid Pledges](<a href=“http://projectonstudentdebt.org/pc_institution.php]Project”>http://projectonstudentdebt.org/pc_institution.php)</p>

<p>And this list of colleges that claim to meet full need (but may require loans):</p>

<p>[Colleges</a> That Claim to Meet Full Financial Need - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2012/02/16/colleges-that-claim-to-meet-full-financial-need]Colleges”>http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2012/02/16/colleges-that-claim-to-meet-full-financial-need)</p>

<p>Cross-check these lists against the stat’s provided on the Princeton Review website to find schools that you have a good chance of getting into.</p>

<p>You should also wander over to the CC financial aid forum and look at the lists of automatic merit aid and competitive merit aid schools that are posted there.</p>

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<p>Jennifer. If you look at the other items she lists, she is a lock.</p>