<p>Hi all :)</p>
<p>I want to apply Early Decision, but 1st semester senior year is not regarded in ED admission decisions. However, if I get all A's 1st semester senior year, it will really help my transcript (reflecting an upward trend). </p>
<p>Should I apply ED or wait for regular decision?</p>
<p>Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>If your 1st semester grades are better than your junior year grades by 0.3 or more, then I recommend applying for RD. If you choose to decide to apply ED, 1st semester grades will only help if you get deferred to the regular round.</p>
<p>Thanks for your input! Actually, I did well junior year (all A’s/A-'s), but my sophomore year is sprinkled with B’s. </p>
<p>I thought I should apply ED since my overall GPA is competitive enough, but the thought of getting rejected just stops me in my tracks and I wonder if I should just help myself by doing RD instead.</p>