<p>Okay, let’s start with one thing that jumps out (I’m a parent, btw). I’m having a hard time seeing a list that has Emory & Henry and BU/Florida State/Emerson/NYU and like others. One of these things is definitely not like the others!!! what do you like? Urban campus, college town or completely rural (and I mean really rural – you don’t get much more rural and tiny than Emory & Henry!) Is it on there because you think it’s a safety? Your safeties should mesh character-wise with your dream schools (in terms of setting, academic interests, offerings) Where do you live? that would help. some of these are possible academic safeties if you are applying non-audition, but we’d need to know more info.</p>