Chance me for NYU, Northeastern, Brandeis and UCSD

This makes me wonder if you have visited them. Brandeis is very different from the other two. ED at Brandeis is probably your strongest chance. BU took 50% of their admits from the ED pool last year so probably your next best bet. All 3 schools do have a noticeable ED advantage that is not, or not much, diluted by legacy and athletes as it is at some other schools. All 3 schools (I believe) have ED2 as well so you have a second ED option if the first doesn’t work out.

For ED you should be applying to a school that you love and have no doubt is a clear first choice.