@maroonhamster19, absolutely none of these colleges are safeties. In a sea of 1500+ SATs and 4.0 UW GPAs, I think one’s essays really need to come from the heart, grab an admission officer’s attention, and distinguish one from tens of thousands of applicants. Be true to yourself. Do not necessarily say what you think the AOs want to hear. Round out with a variety of colleges you think you want to attend. That said, my middle class unhooked daughter managed to get accepted to two of the colleges on your list. I really think it was the effort, thought, and truth she put into her essays that tipped the scales in her favor. Wishing you the best!