Just adding the more I think about it - the thread is about - can I get into A&M?
A safety is somewhere you know you are getting into and can afford.
You are pushing back when people tell you that you can, but it’s unlikely or will be difficult or whatever everyone says.
Then you say it’s a safety - which ostensibly runs counter to having a chat about - Can I?
You’ve already decided not only can you, but you will?
If you want true feedback, take it to heart.
If you’re assured of A&M, then that’s all you need to apply to - and I hope we don’t get one of those - I got turned down everywhere threads in a year (but if we do, you’d still have options).
Good luck.