Thanks so much for the reply, your answer was reassuring!! Also to answer your question, I really fell in love with Princeton’s humanities department and undergraduate focus. The location, size, and financial aid was definitely a plus too! I have several other schools on my list, but I’d say Princeton is at the top. (To answer your other question, I’m from Vermont.) (Also, I come from a middle-upper class family, but financial aid is definitely important for me. My parents have done so much for me, so being able to not put a strain on them and pay mostly for myself is important to me.)
Thank you for your kind response, you’re definitely right in saying that nothing is for certain and I’ve done what I can. I’ll try to keep my mind open to other schools too, but hopefully I’ll have some luck with admissions!