And remember, it may start with “a good fit for me,” but you need to uncover ideas about what might make you a good fit for them, make them want you in the class. This starts with them, what they say and show. And it ends with them, when they make their decision.
That’s why I usually phrase it as: what your possible targets want to see from you.
Over several threads, you’re clearly trying to hit the formula, make some decisions that you feel might put you in a better light. But the more one tweaks, the more one can get confused.
This is a lot more than taking rigorous classes and getting top grades. Holistic isn’t just how they review, it also looks at you as an individual, hoping to find the balance. Being frazzled makes it very difficult to let your best all-around self shine through.