Which is best?

Applying to College
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<p>Hey... I need some help. I want to attend Vanderbilt University, however, the school is getting more competitive each year and I need to face the fact that I might not get in. (I'm applying EDI) Therefore, I need to choose a school that I will apply to for EDII. Here are some places that I am considering and some feedback would be greatly, GREATLY appreciated as I am completely lost. (The list includes RD acceptance rate, and ED acceptance rate... I want one that is difficult to get into, with increased chances ED to a much more obtainable number.)</p>

<p>Skidmore (44% RD 66% ED)
Kenyon (36% RD 64% ED)
Davidson (27% RD 49% ED)
Macalester (44% RD 47% ED)
Reed (45% RD 66% ED)
Washington and Lee (29% RD 59% ED)
Trinity (39% RD 64% ED)
Carnegie Mellon (39% RD 58% ED)
Case Western (I added this because it is a really prestigious school with a fantastic medical program that seems worth looking into. It only has EA, but all the same... so some feedback on this one would be appreciated as well. 68% RD 82% EA)</p>

<p>I want a school that is competive. The surrounding area is not terribly important as far as location/weather etc. I would like a school with some prestig</p>

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<p>If you really want to attend Vanderbilt, I wouldn't advise you to apply ED II elsewhere. You are likely to be accepted or deferred, but it's unlikely you'll be rejected ED. I would strongly advise you to apply RD to Davidson, though, because it fits your interests perfectly. </p>

<p>I would suggest coming up with a list of rolling admission or EA schools that are likely to be safeties or matches. That way, you still have a fallback plan without having to give up on Vanderbilt.
<a href="http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/webex/earlyact_brief.php%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/webex/earlyact_brief.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Thank you so much! I do plan on applying EA to Case Western, Northeastern (my safety), and Tulane U, just so I have those options. And EDII would only be if I was rejected ED from Vandy. They defer less than 5% of their applicants from their ED plan. The EDII is if I get rejected from Vanderbilt, to take advantage of the boosted chances of attending. And thanks, I'll do further research on Davidson and definitely use that link.</p>

<p>Anyone else have anything to add?</p>

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<p>Dude, I'd be shocked if you didn't get into Vandy, especially ED. Don't they look at your highest scores from different tests, or is it just best sitting?</p>

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<p>For ACT it's highest for each test, however (and unfortunatly) for ACT it's highest in best sitting. Although, I do hope to get in the 29-32 range with the Oct. test. >.<</p>

<p>And I really do hope your right and Vandy feels the same way. I want to get in so badly, but they've become more and more selective each year. It's a little scary.</p>