<p>You said you thought W&M was a reach, but with your grades and test scores, you’re actually pretty competitive. D found out she was on the admitted list before withdrawing her application and she had lower test scores but higher GPA that you, but she had a very rigorous schedule with 10 APs.If you like the school, consider applying. </p>
<p>I think Emory is also worth a look, you look to be in competitive range there as well. And not in the South, but warm, you might consider one of the Claremont schools. Taken together, they sort of fit what you’re looking for, and although typically liberal, they aren’t known for their political activism.</p>