<p>My stats :- SAT - 2150 ( CR 730, M 700, W 720 )</p>
<p>SAT II in Maths LII and Physics in January</p>
<p>Grades - Great ( 3.86-4.00, that's what some schools, that I have applied to, have told me. )</p>
<p>International Student</p>
<p>Financial Aid required - Almost 100%</p>
<p>ECs - A Highly successful regional level adult and child literacy campaign.</p>
<p>Lots of Presidential positions in school.</p>
<p>Great LORs.</p>
<p>So now my question - Where exactly should I apply ED2 to among my selected schools ( Hamilton, Colby, Middlebury, Trinity, Rhodes, Swarthmore or U-Richmond ) for maximum chances!</p>
<p>Don’t take this the wrong way but if you need nearly 100% aid, why are you applying ED anywhere? My interpretation of applying early decision is that it’s a school that you really want to attend and financial aid is not an issue. The school has the advantage in that they admit you knowing that you promise to attend and you have no leverage in terms of financial aid. If you apply regular decision to all those schools, you can compare whatever financial aid offers there are and then make the best decision, financial or otherwise for yourself…</p>
<p>“International Student…Financial Aid required - Almost 100%”</p>
<p>Don’t apply EDII anywhere. Many colleges prohibit this for internationals seeking aid. If by some chance you get in and the aid isn’t enough, you’ll be in a bind.</p>