Chance my kid...3.4 GPA, 1320 SAT

So the first thing is - at a private school, talk to the counselor - they’ll know where kids like you end up.

I think you have acceptances here on this list.

I don’t understand the logic of not applying to Skidmore. If you want to go, then you should apply. Worst that can happen - they say no.

You are doing a chance me but if you won’t apply to a certain school based on a perceived rejection, that makes it seem like you’ve already decided these are all acceptances - well except Oberlin which you noted is a reach.

You may look at Sewanee and Elon as two more strong in creative writing - Sewanee as another LAC and Elon as an Ithaca substitute.

It’s ok to get rejected at a school that you would like to attend.

I mean, you can’t get in if you don’t try - and no matter how many take you, you’re only going to one.

Best of luck.

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