<p>I second GMTplus7’s wisdom. I limited my search by factors like religous affiliation, perceived prestigousness, etc., and while CHADES affirmed that I was qualified with waitlist upon waitlist, I did not receive any acceptances. Of course, that was no doubt affected by the fact that I am an Asian needing full FA, but perhaps that would not have been the case had I widened my search.</p>
<p>As procuring acceptances is the objective of this elaborate game, think about it this way, all future applicants: YOU HAVE GOT NOTHING TO LOSE, ONLY SOMETHING YOU COULD POTENTIALLY GAIN, BY APPLYING TO A SAFETY/ANY EXTRA SCHOOL.</p>