Chance/Reverse chance a 3.5 gpa URM for Harvard CS

First of all congrats on your many fine accomplishments. I’m sure you will be an asset to whatever college you attend.

That said, I do think you have mis-classified your college list.
–I agree with your safety schools with the exception of UNC Chapel Hill which is a reach (they only accept 18% of their students from OOS so it is a tough admit).
–I agree with Howard as a match school. Note that the UCs accept by major and CS is exceedingly competitive.
–IMO rest of the colleges on your list should be classified as reaches. With very low acceptance rates these schools must be considered reaches for any unhooked applicant.

It is perfectly fine to apply to a few reach schools – you never know how things may turn out. But you may want to consider cutting down on the reaches and adding in a few more match colleges.

Good luck.

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