<p>It is OK to apply to reaches. I would apply to at least a couple of those schools (but UNC will be too sports focused if Baylor was). I am not from TX, but know that UT-Austin has a reputation for being fairly liberal. What about TAMU, or is that too sports focused? You could take a look at Rhodes in Memphis. But, two that you should definitely look into are Richmond and Wake Forest. You could also try the University of Miami (although South Florida is not really the south).</p>
<p>I am very Conservative and looked into many southern schools (though I am a big sports fan), so let me know how I can help.</p>