ED2 or RD for Stern at NYU

[skins123]

Hi, I’m applying to Stern. Should I apply to ED2 or RD? What are my chances of getting in?

OBJECTIVE
ACT: 27 composite
Unweighted GPA: 3.82
Weighted GPA: 3.90
AP: AP Calc AB (currently 93), AP Macroeconomics (currently 92) (have not taken tests)
Senior Course Load: College Forensic Science, College Personal Finance, AP Calc AB, College Chorus Ensemble II, College English H, AP Macroeconomics
Awards: Outstanding ACE Scholar in Pre-Calc, University at Albany Multicultural Award

EXTRACURRICULAR
NYS Math Honor Society (11-12)
National Honors Society (11-12)
Engineering Club (9-12)
Singers Club (11-12)
High School Chorus (9-12)
Piano Lessons (6-12)

Job/Work Experience: Work at Dunkin’ Donuts (July 2016-present)

Volunteer Work: 24 hours total that is required at my school (J-teen Leadership & Food Pantry)

OTHER
Ethnicity: Jamaican, Chinese, Hispanic
Place of Birth: NYC
Gender: female
Income Bracket: High
Hooks: Parents are both immigrants and mom graduated from NYU in the 80’s

ESSAY
Common App: 9/10. Described my recovery from an eating disorder
NYU essay: 8/10
-intro about why I want to go to Stern and why I chose that campus
-2nd paragraph about Stern program
-3rd paragraph about student life (clubs)
-4th conclusion
Teacher Rec. #1: 10/10 pre-calc teacher - highest grades in the class
Teacher Rec. #2: 8/10 Spanish teacher
Counselor Rec.: 8/10

[colonial123]

I emailed admissions and they said that there is really no advantage acceptance-wise to applying ED2. They said that it is a binding decision and that you will hear by February 15th. If you are looking to compare financial aid packages or merit scholarships, then apply RD. If you know that you will go to NYU regardless of the financial aid package (knowing NYU it could be quite bare-bones) then I would apply ED 2 to find out earlier. Good luck applying to Stern (I’m going to be applying ED 2) and hopefully we will see each other there next year.

[skins123]

Omg thank you so much @colonial123