Impressive.
So why is Rochester above UIUC? Not saying it shouldn’t be - it’s a very respected school- just curious as to your rationale. Have you been?
Both R schools you got into are wonderful.
Swatty is obviously much smaller - and near impossible to get in - so they didn’t give you the ultimate boot - sure, you’re a hedge for them in case they don’t get enough acceptances to enroll. But they think you can cut it - and that’s awesome!!
btw - you said Rochester and Richmond were a target - so your analysis was spot on!!!