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safety schools can be difficult to pick because it\u2019s often hard to find ones that we like. schools with great academics are usually highly selective, while educational standards at safeties can be subpar. nonetheless, we all need to add a decent number of safeties to our lists just in case other colleges don\u2019t work out.
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only apply to schools you want to go to<\/h2>\n

just because it\u2019s a safety, doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re allowed to hate it. no matter what happens, you want to feel excited for college. so even in the worst-case scenario, your last choice is still a school you love<\/a>. you\u2019ll feel reassured that you\u2019ll be okay, even if your grades substantially drop.
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be sure it\u2019s a safety<\/h2>\n

acceptance rates are growing lower and lower at most schools these days. a college you thought was a safety may have become more of a target or even a reach. check that statistics on accepted students\u2019 gpa and sat scores are up to date.<\/p>\n

the whole point of a safety is that you\u2019re almost completely positive that you\u2019ll get in. so you need to be sure that you\u2019re correctly classifying these schools.
\n <\/p>\n

don\u2019t worry about other people\u2019s opinions<\/h2>\n

like with reach schools, other people\u2019s opinions don\u2019t matter. think about how you\u2019ll feel when you get to that college and people from high school are a distant memory. will you be happy and satisfied? if yes, then apply.
\n <\/p>\n

treat safeties like reaches<\/h2>\n

research the school thoroughly. try to visit the campus. put as much effort into applying as you would with a reach school.<\/p>\n

this way, you\u2019ll get to know the school better<\/a>, which will allow you to truly decide if you like it. also, by making sure your application is the best it can be, you\u2019ll ensure your acceptance even more.<\/p>\n

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