<p>My opinion about making a list is that you should have at least one school that is a safety for admissions and cost. If you don’t like the idea that you might not have a choice in the end, have two safeties. 2-3 matches will give you a few more acceptances to choose from. Apply to as many reaches as you want and can afford the fees for. </p>
<p>An admissions officer at Tufts gave us great advice: Only apply to schools you want to go to, and then you will never be disappointed.</p>