Chance an International student unsure about where they stand for Cornell/CMU ED

[negative-concord]

Sorry for the lack of response to everyone here!

@clockila

Also, what is your IB predicted score?

I’m currently doing exams that will determine this. I got a 41/42 in my last internal school exams (we weren’t given marks for TOK and the extended essay then), and I am somewhat confident I will be able to achieve a 43-44/45 in these midterms, which should be enough for my school to give me a predicted 45.

@Momofthree24

IMO, if there are schools you like more than Cornell/CMU, you should not be applying ED.

@MYOS1634

Rice is a superb university and CS is very strong there too, in addition to excellent quality of life. Thzt being said, I stand by my recommendation you apply ED to Cornell where you stand a decent chance, rather than try& game the system. (Cornell or another university similar to it.)

I’m still reading up a little more about my ED options. I do not think there is a scenario where the difference between any of my options significant enough for me to really care/regret EDing, since I’d still be quite happy with any of them. Based on what I’ve been reading in and outside this thread, I feel like I might be a better cultural fit at Cornell anyways. There is also the side benefit of Cornell dining having the best facilities for my food condition.