ED II ==> huge dilemma!

<p>So, I was thinking, pomona is probably one of my top schools, not that I stand <em>much</em> of a chance getting in, but you know, it seems really nice, looks beautiful, nutures you on your way through college, etc. I am thinking about maybe doing ED II, even though I live in PA, have not visited, and may be taking a risk ? Do you think it's worth it? Even so, I posted my stats below so maybe I can get a better idea of which plan to utilize..I realize that it's better to do ED to pomona, BUT...having not visited, not sure what to do. thanks :D</p>

<p>9th grade: gpa = 3.64(uw)/3.90(w) Rank = 88/290 (w)
10th grade: gpa=3.793(uw)/3.999(w) Rank = 55/317(w) and 44/317 (uw)
11th grade: gpa=3.80(uw)/4.059(W) Rank = 42/317 (w) and 34/317 (uw)
12th grade: gpa=3.79 (uw) 4.15 (w) Rank = ... hmm ... it went down >:O</p>

<p>Hon speech/comp (Ap english was cancelled)
Hon Spanish (does not offer AP)
AP gov/econ
Hon Physics 1
Hon trig/college algebra
Chamber choir
Jazz Choir
Microsoft Office</p>

<p>SAT: 1680..taking again in january, predict at LEAST an 1850+ (hoping!)</p>

<p>SAT subjects: took in begining of December, hoping for at least 650+ in each.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: (volunteer, community service, etc.)</p>

<p>*G.L.S.E.N. board member (only high school board member in the Pittsburgh area)
*Barbershop workshop in November, 2004
*Jr. Mendelssohn Choir (grades 9, 10)-very very selective (400 audition, 50 get in)
()Performed w/Pittsburgh Symphony
*Piano for 11 years
*Chorus for 8 years
*Jazz choir/club (extremely selective)- 11th/12th grade
() Performed @ PNC Park (Pittsburgh's baseball stadium)
* Performed Nat'l Anthem at football games and baseball games (solooo)
*Literary magazine-10th grade
*All-Star Choir (one in 15 get selected I heard)- grade 12
()Perform w/Westmoreland Philharmonic Orchestra
*County chorus-grade 12
*Classical Singers Competition in Philadelphia-2006
*Cantoring for high holidays (Rosh Hashana/Yom Kippur) at Temple-grade 11/12
*Orchestra (piano) - 9th grade (volunteer)
*People to People Student Ambassador program - grade 7 (but it's significant)
() Promotes peace and cultural networking.
*Apprenticeship with the Pittsburgh Opera-grade 12
*Voice lessons (3 years)
*Volunteer accompanist for all school choruses (before/after school)
(Grades 9,10)
*Social Action Committee at my Temple- grade 11/12
<> Co-founded and leader
*National Honors Society- grade 12 only allowed
*Peer tutoring for science and spanish- grade 12 only allowed
*Anime Club-grade 9
*Amnesty International- grade 12
*Gay Straight Alliance- grade 10, 12
*Fantasy/Creative Writing Club- grade 12
*Temple Youth Group- grade 9, 10
*Played piano at Christmas pilgrimages 2 years in a row-grade 9, 10
*Volunteer piano player for choruses-grade 9, 10
*Temple Emanu-El Israel Youth Group-grades 9,10 (3 hrs/week)
*Vice President of Young Writers/Poets Club
*Summer course @ Brown University!!-Summer 2006</p>

<p>Thank you if you read this</p>

<p>You have not visited. Do not apply ED. You do not know what the campus is like and do not know what the kids are like. I don't think anyone would recommend locking in with a college you have never seen before.</p>

<p>this might just be me, but I recommend you cutting out ecs that you did for only one year that are insignificant (like Anime Club - grade 9)</p>

<p>having that many ecs looks a bit like padding to me.
then again, I am merely one opinion</p>

<p>its an amazing campus (i applied ed I... haven't heard back yet) but its definitely a place u could love or hate. VISIT before you apply ed</p>

<p>its an amazing campus (i applied ed I... haven't heard back yet) but its definitely a place u could love or hate. VISIT before you apply ed</p>

<p>seriously, ed is only for people who know for sure that this is their first choice school. I advise you not to put ED</p>

<p>I agree with all of the previous posters. Before D applied ED, she had visited Pomona plus all of the other schools on her list. Applying ED needs to be an informed decision, not just an afterthought.</p>