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You should blanket the t-13 schools. You’ll likely get into one with a reasonable amount of money.

Thanks for the advice. Anybody else with any other thoughts would be appreciated.

Because no one has:

Your results will probably be somewhat varied, since we’re talking about small sample sizes, but I would expect one or two options in the T13 with some sort of scholarship if your application is solid. Play with mylsn if you want additional information.

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Where do you want to go? You are primarily competitive for the the lower t-13, but you have a non-zero chance everywhere (aka you’re a competitive applicant especially considering your urm status). If you submit a flawless app, you should get into a t-13 school. There is no reason to consider or apply to lower ranked schools.

T-13 plus GULC/UT/Vandy/UCLA/WUSTL at least plus BC/BU/USC/ND/Emory if you are interested in any of those regions

unless op doesnt want Texas or Cal he should also apply to UT/UCLA/USC.

I think OP will get 1 of DCNG and NYU with these numbers. close to full ride at USC/UCLA

*eta: likely less than a full ride at UCLA/USC, actually. predicting close to $0 at NYU and maybe 30-60k total from DCNG

I’m an MA w/ a 164/3.7, applied last cycle, and am currently at Stanford. Also got into Yale and virtually everywhere else (except Harvard and Penn). With your numbers/URM status, I think you have a shot at the T6 (based on my/my friends’ experiences) if you have a strong resume, compelling story, and do not apply late in the cycle.

+1 to what Hammy said