Computer Science + Mathematics ChanceMe Applying to Ivies and UCs [MO resident, 3.93 GPA, 34 ACT]

OK, so new thoughts:

I would tend to agree it would make sense to have one or two in-state Likelies, just in case.

I would also tend to agree you seem to be applying to a LOT of Reaches. I would try to think carefully about what you really want in a four-year college experience. Big public? Medium private? Smaller private? Tech-focused college? General interest college with good tech too? Region? Setting (like urban, suburban, college town)? Vibe? Even if cost is not a deal-breaker, any interest in merit awards? Honors Colleges? And so on.

I think if you really focus on what you really want in a four-year experience, you can likely cut that list way down, without a serious risk of really losing any options that you would actually want to pick in the end. And conversely, maybe some really good Target options will emerge.

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