<p>I'm considering Stanford and Cornell--I belive that I'll be very happy at either institution, but Stanford has an edge in reputation.</p>
<p>I cannot however apply to Stanford SCEA because I have to take the subject tests in November--while Stanford suggests one to apply RD in such case.</p>
<p>So I'm not sure if I should apply Cornell ED, which significantly raises my chance of getting in--for Cornell accepts November scores for ED consideration.</p>
<p>And also, I will be applying for financial aid, as my family of four has a very low income of <30,000/year.</p>
<p>So I'm here to ask you for advice on what to do--Cornell ED, or RD both?</p>
<p>Here is my stat:</p>
<p>Asian, Male
SAT: 2300 (800 M, 750 W, 750 CR)
SAT II: 780 Biology M, 800 Math IIC, 800 Korean (I'm a native speaker)
GPA: 3.81 UW (9-12)
3.89 (I calculated the "Stanford" way, unweighted, and not counting freshman year.)
Rank: Top 3%</p>
<p>Extra Curr:
Yearbook Staff (11,12)
Yearbook Editor (12)
Church band drummer (10,11,12)
Youth Leader at my church (11,12)
Sunday School teacher (11,12)
SSC (Students Serving Community) Secretary(11) President (12)</p>
<p>Community Service:
Countless hours from church
~200 hours at a local hospital</p>
<p>Work Experience:
Part-time tutor (10,11,12)
Activities Director at a local childcare/educational institution (this summer)</p>
<p>Awards:<br>
Sadly, none.</p>
<p>Recs:
Teacher: Assuming great.
Counselor: great</p>