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[POLL] What level tier of schools should I aim for?

Hey y'all I saw someone else do this. Here are my stats.

Academic:

(1) 3.8 unweighted/4.3 weighted (a lot of family problems sophomore year)

(2) Graduating with 17 APs and 10-11 honors under my belt.

(3) …

 
T10
43%
 
T20
31%
 
T30
12%
 
T50
12%
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What level tier of schools should I aim for (e.g., Ivy/T20 vs T50 vs T100, etc.)

Hello everyone! I just finished junior year, so I am a rising senior. I would like to know what you think I should aim for realistically.

I don't exactly have the best stats.

As of now, I have (end of j …

 
Ivy/T20
14%
 
T50
57%
 
T100
21%
 
(Other [or under T100], please comment)
7%
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