My son made a list of his preference for school, Academics, size, city size, etc. He then targeted schools that met those criteria, regardless of conference. He visited those schools and targeted the ones he thought he may be able to play at. Eventually the Process showed him where he belonged. There is nothing wrong with some stretch schools, but remember coaches recruit players, players do not recruit schools. If they are interested and they know about you they will get in touch. If they don't you probably will not change there mind.