I was thinking Villanova - but is it close enough to the city given the burbs - but you can get to the city.
DePaul - good call - safety.
I’d also add - and I don’t know how many APs (vs. the AP/Honors you noted) - but with a 3.7-8, you’re not getting into Northwestern - but I wouldn’t be offended if you applied. Same with WUSTL…especially if you get to Calc AB A U Denver is a very “safe” school in that same regard. But those, if you have time, are worth a flyer…whereas a CWRU, U Rochester, Brandeis would be hard gets but more attainable.
Could an RPI be in the mix - they do have some art offerings - and outcomes in general are fantastic. Big city - ehhhhhh - Albany area.
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I really think like Pitt does sound like a winner - but for “creativity” if it’s there and it’s a safety, maybe VCU is worth a look. - they are a very creative school and urban.
Frankly, I’m less concerned with finding targets - and I’d be more concerned with finding the right school. Not all but most mentioned have been safeties. But that’s ok.