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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have some good suggestions here already, I'll throw out a few others:

Universities that are generally strong but not as competitive: Indiana, Minnesota, other second rung flagships. Also privates like [b]BU[/b], GWU, AU.

Consider some schools outside the East Coast: Reed, Lewis & Clark, Macalester, St. Olaf. Carleton and Grinnell are top tier but get fewer apps just because of the locations.

There are a ton of less competitive SLACs all over the Northeast - Bard, Trinity, Conn College, Providence, Fairfield, Clark, Holy Cross - plus the various OH and PA schools.

Obviously some geographic diversity and flexibility around the criteria is necessary for targets and safeties.

I would highly recommend ED, but avoid the temptation to overreach. Yes, someone gets into the T10/15 but odds are it won't be  your kid.[/quote]

Unless you apply to BU as an ED candidate, the acceptance rate for RD last year was around 6%. 
This year, ED1 has a 34% acceptance rate, but it includes a significant number of athletes. 
ED2 stands at 20%. While it seems that getting admitted through Early Decision becomes more attainable, I don't believe Regular Decision is any less competitive. 
However, you still have a good chance with RD. My daughter was accepted with similar stat during RD last year.
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