Admissionado:
Hi ,thanks for the inputs.With regards to your question,the main reason I'm a bit apprehensive about my list is that
a)All of these are top programs
b)Given the demographic from where I'm from,the applicant pool is going to a very competitive one
c)I want to be realistic as well,even though I have Stanford & Sloan in my sights as well,I need a safety to fall back upon in case things don't pan out.
Hence my diffidence
As far as the other factors are concerned,I'm not too fussy about them. All I want is a solid program that can give me a launching pad for my career.
I will certainly look into the programmes you mentioned ,if there are any other schools where you think I have realisitc chance,please do suggest as I'm still a neophyte in these terms.
If there are some aspects of my profile you would like to change/enhance ,what would they be?
Once again,thanks for your valuable inputs,I'll be sure to make them into actionable insights.