Rising HS Senior Compiling an Expansive College List [IL resident, 3.95, 1390, pre-law]

I don’t think you should have Kenyon as a target. We have a friend who was in the 99th percentile on the ACT, with all As, highest rigor, got into even better schools, and rejected by Kenyon. OTOH, a student with much weaker credentials, who got into only weaker schools, was accepted from our school. They pick based on either full pay or certain to come not in order of highest qualifications. This means you have to guess how they see you. Are they sure you will definitely come or are they sure you are full pay. This makes admission a lottery for high stats kids. It’s a great school and you should apply but don’t treat it like a target.