<p>Is there a major advantage if one applies early decision, or does it not matter so much?</p>
<p>if you are very sure that Cornell is your no 1 choice and think that you would probably have a good shot at being admitted, then i would say applying ED is definitely a gd choice. but bear in mind a few things.</p>
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<li>don't submit some your application in a hurry and turn in something of poor quaility just so you could meet the ED deadline.</li>
<li>if you do get admitted, then you are compelled to attend Cornell even if u eventually get accepted by some other schools.</li>
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<p>In any case, good luck with your applications! :)</p>