What are my chances? Any other schools?

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<p>Hi, my top choice is Northwestern. I was wondering whether I should apply ED or RD and how much of a chance I have of getting accepted. My overall high school average not counting senior year grades is a little over an 89 and I am in the top 13 percent of my class (my school is highly competitive). I had mid to high A's in my AP classes such as AP biology and AP US history etc. but regular useless classes i took like "P.E" brought my GPA down. I do confess that I had a low B in physics my sophomore year and a low B in geometry my freshman year in high school. I am in NHS and SNHS and I have been the president of 2 clubs and secretary of another. I have over 400 hours of volunteer service and i have shadowed doctors and I have also conducted about half of those volunteer hours in India. My SAT score was a 2160 with a 760 on CR, 730 on Writing (11 on essay), and unfortunately a 670 on Math. I got a 740 on my Biology M subject test. What are my chances? If you would like any other information just ask me on here! Please help :) I'm starting college essays and everything soon so I would love your input. Are there any schools that are good that you think i have a chance of getting into? :)</p>

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<p>Your stats are so close to mine it’s scary. NU is also my first choice. But the place is wicked expensive, so if money might be a deciding factor, DO NOT apply ED.
I’d say your chances are solid, okay… maybe not great, but you definitely have a shot.
Other schools: UW-Madison, Boston U</p>

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<p>So do I have a better chance applying early decision or regular decision? If I got into Northwestern, my life would be great.</p>

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<p>It’s easier to stand out in ED (less students=easier to be seen).
So if money is no object… apply ED.</p>

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<p>Ohh ok! Thanks. Is the Early Decision pool more competitive or less competitive? do the students that apply early decision—are they very well qualified?</p>

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<p>Almost everyone that applies to NU is qualified. That’s why the acceptance rate is so low.
ED isn’t really any more competitive… it’s just that it’s a lot easier to stick out from the crowd.
Most NU applicants have similar stats, and making themselves really shine is where it get tough, because that’s what get you in. They can’t admit you on grades alone… although you knew that already!</p>