<p>I’ll also add UChicago as a school you should consider applying to. As someone who grew up in NYC, I think that the city of Chicago has a similar vibe. College admissions at the ultra-selective level is a crapshoot, but you certainly have both the academics and the ECs/awards to be competitive at the highest level. If for no other reason than to compare FA packages, I think you are making a mistake to do ED2 at NYU. If you are absolutely determined to by in NYC, then give Columbia a shot. One of my kids went there and took advantage of all the city had to offer.</p>