Apply ED or wait for better grades?

Her0
Wed, 05 Jul 2006 02:38:35 +0000

If one expected to get better grades their senior year than what was represented on their transcript, should they not apply ED and wait for RD? I think I’ll do a lot better next year, but Columbia is my top choice. Should I apply ED or not? My current stats aren’t great, so I don’t know if it would be advantageous to apply ED or strengthen my grades and apply RD, but with worse chances (based on % admitted).