To clarify (I communicated this poorly before), I want to try to get into the best school possible-- I know that I would absolutely thrive in an environment like Brown’s-- but I will still be really happy if I go to a good ‘match’ school. I want to aim really high, but if I don’t make it I’m fine 
Is there any way to achieve what you are saying in the environment I am in currently? If you could suggest only one activity for me to do (in the city, or at my cottage) before I apply, what would that be?
Thank you for all your time. It’s really appreciated man <3