Confused junior...help me start my college search!

Hey all,
Sorry to revive this thread after a couple weeks, but I had a few questions after taking to my guidance counselor.

  1. My counselor was saying I should aim
    for really selective schools, like Tufts, Brown, and Wesleyan. These schools seem great, but I’m not sure if I should bother with really selective schools. Do I really have a chance?
  2. My counselor also suggested making a common app account now, so I can start on the essays and start applying to colleges now. Is this a good idea? Is it too early?

Thanks!