<p>this is not very on topic, but i think that listing the other schools you’re applying to can actually help you out (not much) by showing that you’ve researched your list. </p>
<p>Adcoms know that you’re applying to more then one school, and i wouldnt worry about listing the other schools you’re applying to. so apps even say that they use the answer to that question for research purposes only. (grinnell, i believe)</p>
<p>i think it also helps if you mention during interviews what your safety is. during all of mine i answered the question honestly, then i added on “and for my safety UVM” that way it is very clear.</p>