Tier 1 — High Probability Colleges for Rank 3,000–7,000 (OS)
Colleges where the final closing rank is at least 400+ above the band midpoint (5,000) under OS/AI quota
No colleges in the 3,000–7,000 band have a historical closing rank that makes them definitively safe for the full range under OS/AI quota. Candidates at the lower end of this band may find borderline programs accessible with a comfortable margin.