<p>Hi I'm an upcoming senior who wants to apply to MIT and Cornell early (they're nonrestrictive schools). I really want to apply to a few colleges early just so I have a few options before applying as a regular applicant. However, I don't want to apply early if I'm going to be rejected. </p>
<p>I'm thinking about retaking the SAT in november and taking a couple more Subject tests in december for regular decision schools, but I wanted to know if my application would be strong enough to get in to either MIT or Cornell even without the extra scores. </p>
<p>I'm Asian and I'm female, if that makes any difference.</p>
<p>Here's a general idea of my stats: 2280 SAT (790 math, 720 CR, 770 writing), 35 ACT
800 US History, 800 Math 2, 800 Physics, National AP Scholar. Rank #1. 4.0 unweighted. Drum major for marching band, principal chair trombone for local youth orchestra, Honor Band of America, All national band, all state band, piano PANEL, Shadowed a neurosurgeon, involved in BME research project. 200 hours volunteering at soup kitchen.</p>
<p>Senior Year course: AP Chemistry, AP Art Drawing, Band, AP Economics, AP Literature, Calculus II 1st semester, Calc III second semester</p>
<p>Are my stats solid enough to apply as an early applicant? Or should I wait until January? I'm planning to get 2300+ superscored SAT after November and 800 Biology in December. Please give me any advice! Thanks!</p>
<p>You have 35 and good SAT IIs and GPA and rank.
No need to take SAT again!</p>
<p>Good: Female STEM (based on your SAT IIs and BME research project)
Bad: Asian</p>
<p>Solid-Good chance at Cornell ED
MIT: High Reach even if you have 2400 and 36</p>
<p>Before I start just realize that MIT is early action and Cornell is early decision, so this may be tough for you to decide what to do. In most cases, early action is more difficult to get in, while early decision is easier to get in.</p>
<p>What I suggest is that you retake the SAT first. This time, aim for a 2300+. It really will make a difference as every number matters. </p>
<p>I think that there is no need to apply to Cornell ED, it is binding and basically takes away your chances of going to MIT. Of course, if you preferred Cornell to begin with, go right ahead and apply early, I’d say that you have a fantastic chance of being accepted. </p>
<p>Even if you don’t apply to Cornell ED, you still have a great chance of getting in. MIT is always risky for any applicant there. You really cannot differentiate yourself from any other competitive applicant with test scores, so you really must define who you are in your application essay, resume, and recommendations. Make sure they understand who you are and what you bring to the table. </p>
<p>Remember, anyone can study enough for a test and do as well as their competitor, but no one can write the exact same essay as their competitor. You’ll have a pretty nice chance in both of these schools, early or regular. Best of luck!</p>
<p>What a coincidence, I have exact same composite scores for both SAT and ACT … Also, Cornell should be no problem. I have a friend that got in with much lower scores and similar ECs</p>