I’ve decided, thanks to all the wonderful advice that has poured in today, that my chances would be better served by applying to around 15 schools rather than 25. I now realize that my previous approach may have been counter-productive in fact. I’ll be finalizing my school list this weekend. I know your’e trying to help @EconPop but I just feel that 15 would be the sweet spot for me. I wouldn’t be able to do a meticulous well thought out app for each of them if I applied to more than than 15 . Thank you to @Calliemomofgirls especially for her advice which led me to this decision!