Can b+ grades with outstanding extracurriculars get you into a highly selective university. If anyone has direct experiences/stories, those would be much appreciated as well. Thank you!
Probably not if you are not hooked (athlete, URM). Legacy & first gen are hooks, but probably not enough to offset a 3.3-ish unweighted GPA. If you had some amazing accomplishment (say you are a famous actor), you might get in. But other than that, not likely. But if you want, apply to a couple. Just make sure you have solid matches and safeties you want to attend and can afford.