<p>“collegehopeful78, that is one of the most ridiculous comments I have ever read. Ivy schools give no more financial aid than most other schools, and state schools give way more than Ivies.”</p>
<p>Actually, Ivies are often cheaper than state schools for people who are not rich.</p>
<p>OP: Your chances are good. But you need to put a lot of thought into your essay and recs. Go get a book like A for Admission from the library and read it thoroughly.</p>