<p>At least with early action, it's not binding... as with ED, many kids may have a better file when they apply for RD in January than as ED in November because with the former, 1st semester grades don't come. For me grades were the reason why I didn't do an ED. But a lot of other guys are banking on Dec. SAT's too. I would probably have ended up at my safeties for sure if I applied everywhere I did as an ED. </p>
<p>My guidance counselor said that I would be a great asset to JMU or Tech (VT)...</p>
<p>hey, can anybody tell me why there's such a relatively huge number of asian americans in UC system? i'm from texas so it's a bit strange to me.</p>
<p>Kah Yangni,</p>
<p>(1) Very large Asian American population in CA.
(2) Significant recent migration of Asian Americans from East Coast to West for college years in particular.
(3) Increased application numbers & difficulty of admission to East Coast private U's, particularly for those h.school students with an E.Coast address. (See #2)
(4) Career opportunities in CA in the sciences & in fields prepared for by U.C.
(5) Absence of racial, ethnic, nationality factors for admission in constructing a freshman class. (Unlike private U's, esp. private elite U's.)
(6) Minimal current residency requirement.
(7) Admissions policies which favor (give a boost) for factors other than ethnicity -- policies which benefit many Asians. These could be educational level attained for one parent, recent family immigration, etc., which are seen as "hardships." </p>
<p>All the above makes the U.C. system a logical choice as a bargain Elite for an Asian American.</p>