Reddit reviews Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011

Yes, I got into my school with less.

Just make sure the schools you pick to apply to fit your own criteria. There's a lot of resources that publish lists yearly and as I remember most school profiles will post their GPA range and how many of their accepted students fall into which range.

Example: Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011

Also, be sure that you stay on top of your application process, essays, applications, especially scholarship applications are very time sensitive and may require paperwork prepared early.

Lastly, visit as many schools as possible with your dad and keep him involved in the process, may help him see your options more realistically.

Good Luck!