My chances at an Ivy, or equally selective school?

Also, neither Georgetown, Princeton, or Stanford have renowned journalism programs. The only T20 school that has a top rated journalism program is Northwestern and that is just as big a reach as your original choices.

There are a lot of public schools that have much better programs for your potential major and have a better return for your investment.

Don’t use a undersubscribed/less desired major as a backdoor if you’re more concerned with prestige. If you are dedicated to journalism, go for the best possible school for the major at the cheapest option.