Benefits of EA?

blankusername
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:37:01 +0000

I am applying to MIT but I am unsure whether I should apply EA or RD. I’m scheduled to take the physics SAT II in November but only recently started studying and feel like I won’t be ready in time. If I postpone taking it to December or January, I know I’ll be able to do better but I won’t be able to apply EA since I don’t have any other science subject tests scores to send in.

Also, I only recently started working on my app so I probably won’t be able to write my strongest essays by the EA deadline (so I’ll be stuck with lower-quality essays for the RD round too) If I apply RD, I feel like I’ll be able to put together stronger essays but will lose out on the edge EA gives.

Is it worth forgoing the advantage given by EA to get better SAT II scores and possibly write stronger essays?