I think Holyoke and Bryn Mawr are low matches or safeties, even.
Vassar is a high match to reach.
Smith is probably a reach (but a reasonable one).
Do you know what the average SAT score is at your school? I have heard mutliple AOs say that a very good (but not amazing) score from an underperforming school is still an asset, even if it looks below range for the whole student body.
Keep in mind a school like Wellesley or Smith will have so many super high test scores that they don’t have to worry that a few low scores will bring them down or affect their ranking. They are super focused on creating amazing success stories. So it is better for them if their average SAT drops a bit if it means in 5 years they can say “Wellesley first gen grad [saves the world/creates peace and prosperity/etc.].”
You could also ask the AOs whether there is a number under which they would prefer not to see. The AOs want to be able to advocate for impressive candidates. Sometimes you make their lives easier by not giving a low SAT. Sometimes the SAT can help (even if low) if you are coming from an underperforming school the college does not know well.
Good luck! You are going to do great things whereever you land!
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