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I agree with tk. You’re on the threshold of qualifying for a corollary of the definition of insanity: asking the same question over and over again and expecting a different response! :)</p>
<p>Submit as many applications as you can handle and afford. Have them ready to go, but unsent. Then, after you know your early results, you can send more or less.</p>
<p>Your grades and scores won’t keep you out of any colleges in America. What will make the difference now is the quality of your application – your essays, your recommendations, your ECs, your resumes. Most importantly how you present your abilities and interests. What you’re doing this summer. That’s what you should be concentrating on.</p>
<p>I’d definitely apply to Williams and a few other LACs. Visit if you can as this makes a big difference in acceptances and may make a big difference to your parents’ opinion too. If, after your acceptances come in, an LAC rises to the top you can work on your parents attitude then. </p>
<p>In six months time, I’m sure the path will be clear. And a year from now you can come back and tell us how it all worked out.</p>