<p>ED can help chances somewhat, but applying ED won’t get you into a school that you are not qualified for. If you want to give a long-shot school a chance, that is your right. But I would strongly suggest that you don’t get your heart set on a school that is a big reach and put in other applications to schools that are rolling admission or non-binding EA where you are a strong candidate. If you go to your guidance counselor with this attitude, he/she may support your decision to give one reach school a shot ED. </p>
<p>And don’t be discouraged by the posters on this site, your stats should qualify you for many fine schools. Get a college guide book and do research online. And if the standardized tests don’t go up you can also look into some test optional schools.</p>