Define save you.
You’re not lost.
Go read the Ga Tech, Michigan, Wisconsin threads. There are people that walk on water getting rejected.
The school name doesn’t necessarily make your outcome better.
And then there’s budget - can your family pay $90K a year or do they want to?
You are not broken - there is nothing to save.
Be the best you that you can be - and you’ll figure out at the right time a reasonable list and you’ll end up in a great place.
PS - nothing is more important than academics.
Let your internal desire power you to a fantastic program.
PS - you know how many people turn down “top” programs. They take their stats and let “lesser” pedigree schools buy them in. My kid goes to #16 of 17 she got into…and will be fine (I hope)…as will you.
Focus on school and keeping your grades up vs. something out of your control.
Seriously.
You’ll be fine - and get to a wonderful place that hopefully your family can afford. This (below) was Georgia Tech’s thread yesterday…you know what…the student is great…but there’s many great…and it’s fine. The where really doesn’t matter…and even rock stars are having a tough time - but these kids will be fine too!!
“Same as one of the threads from last year my son was denied the GT fall 2024 for engineering. I can’t digest it and look for a valid reason where we went wrong. He has 22 APs (4 or 5)| SAT 1590|3.8 GPA|NMSQT national semi-finalist|winner for a few science oly|President of two clubs and ranked 35 out of 750 class size. We are shocked to get this rejection. Not sure, whether we can get any answers through the appeal process or talking to admission counselors here…”