<p>Ridiculously split on where to apply. I thought I was sure on Penn, but durin my visit I got a very pretentious vibe (felt like people weren't open and their wasn't a community feel.) The most important factors I'm considering are:</p>
<p>1 Academics (in the future, I want to pursue business but also want a broad liberal arts education)
2 Social Scene (I want to actually have fun during college)
3 Extra Curriculars, Study Abroad opportunities, etc.
4 Campus</p>
<p>Since you have amazing essays and stats as well as EC’s…I would suggest you take your chances RD round. You will probably get accepted to several top 10 school that you would then be able to choose from. It is not in your best interest to rush an app in 3 days and just waste time in the process. Hone everything till the RD deadline and learn more about each college in that period. Just my advice. </p>
<p>But, since you are having doubts, don’t apply ED anywhere. Apply SCEA or EA if you want, but since ED is binding and you may get stuck somewhere prematurely, don’t do it.</p>
<p>If you want a world class education AND a social life, fun, school spirit, greek life, elite college sports programs, and happy students enjoying the “total college experience” you should look at Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Duke, and Stanford.</p>