<p>I have been having some trouble deciding where to apply ED. It's come down to either Brown or Cornell but I can't choose which one. Brown is my first choice school by a little bit but I'm afraid of applying ED there and then getting rejected by Brown and rejected by Cornell RD as well. </p>
<p>I would be disappointed if I was rejected by both schools. I want to maximize my chances of getting into at least one of the two (again, Brown would ideally be my #1). I know that applying ED is binding but it also betters the chances of getting in so it's been difficult to decide.</p>
<p>I won't go too in depth on my stats but here's the overview:
GPA: 3.98 (my school doesn't do weighted GPA)
SATs: 2170 (I'm pleased with this even though I think it's a bit lower than the average accepted student at either of those schools; hopefully my GPA makes up for it)
SAT 2s: Biology 730, Math II 780
Class rigor: 9 APs, many honors
ECs: I don't want to drone on about this so I'd probably give it a 8/10. I didn't do any spectacular but I have solid volunteer hours, a job, leadership positions in four clubs, sports (not very good at it but I still participate in it), black belt in karate, etc.</p>
<p>Brown is my first choice but I know it is little more selective than Cornell. I really want to ensure that I get into one of these two schools though. Let me know what you think I should do.</p>
<p>Lacoste, I think I stated my goals in a confusing way. I understand that getting into Cornell in general should be a little easier than Brown; however, since Brown is my number one option, I’d like to apply there ED preferably but only if I could be confident that I have at least a solid chance of getting in there ED (or getting into Cornell RD as a backup). I’d only apply to Cornell ED if I didn’t think that I could get into Cornell RD (and needed to boost my chances by applying early) and therefore, would end up not getting accepted by Cornell or Brown.</p>
<p>I hope that makes a little more sense.</p>
<p>conservativearts, I chanced you back! Good luck.</p>
<p>As to what I am getting your saying that Brown is your number 1 choice but you want a solid backup if you get rejected. You are asking if Cornell RD is a solid backup and it is not. One cannot guarantee a spot in an Ivy. Cornell is not a guaranteed backup for you. </p>
<p>Lacoste, I get what you’re saying. You’re right, my question does seem pretty useless now that I look at it. Obviously, I cannot be guaranteed a spot in either Cornell or Brown. </p>
<p>My question now is: do I have a shot at either of those schools?</p>
<p>If you’re going to apply for an Ivy ED, I would make it the one you most want to go to. That way you can’t look back with regret if you get into Cornell and wonder if you could have gotten into Brown instead. I’m sure you’ve read up on Brown’s culture and hopefully have a fairly good idea of what you think they’re looking for that you should emphasize in your application to maximize your chances (if you haven’t, I certainly would). Good luck!</p>
<p>ED at Cornell. That’s obviously a better option considering your stats. Brown is more selective than Cornell in ED round(a 2200+ is obviously better)</p>
<p>ED at Brown. If that’s your number one choice, go for it. ED at Cornell pretty much gives you a very low chance for Brown. Neither school will guarantee you a spot if you apply ED, but you should take your chances at Brown if it means considerably more to you than Cornell. Cornell is generally a larger school who focuses a bit more on grades and test scores. Your GPA is stellar, so generally your chances at Cornell are pretty large already. <a href=“Cornell University: Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores”>http://collegeapps.about.com/od/GPA-SAT-ACT-Graphs/ss/cornell-admission-gpa-sat-act.htm</a> – This graph shows what I mean. If you spend your ED on Cornell, your chances will increase, but I think you’re still taking a gamble. Based on probability, the chances of you getting accepted to either Brown or Cornell is greater if you apply ED to Brown. </p>