Villanova is for sure my #1 school so i’m looking to improve my chances in anyway possible before I apply. I was planning on applying EA but will apply ED or RD if it could help me. I have a 4.1W GPA and 26ACT. Will applying ED help me? (however I am hesitant to apply ED due to financial aid) Should I retake the ACT and then apply RD to help me? Thanks!
So just a couple questions what major are you applying for? Also, where are you from? I had very similar scores to you a 26 ACT and a 4.2w GPA. Some of the things I had going for me was that I applied to the Chemical engineering department which was trying to grow their undergrad program as well as the fact I’m from the west coast. People will tell you that these aren’t major contributing factors but they most certainly can help. Just because you dont have these going for you doesn’t necessarily mean your out, like I said they can help. Villanova does superstore ACT so it really can’t hurt to take it again. My 2nd scores for my ACT didn’t come in until after even my RD application but I sent an email to admissions to update my scores so wouldn’t worry too much about applying ED without new ACTs, you can always send in later.
I would apply ED if you really want to go there. EA is much more difficult to get in, they probably would would put you in the regular decision pool. I don’t think they reject anyone EA but put you in regular decision.
Good luck