Chance me for Tulane (low gpa, pretty good ec's) [NY resident, 84.5 GPA]

You’re taking your best shot by going ED… and while not out of the realm of possibility of getting admitted you’re definitely on the low side of the bubble. You’re in the lower half of your school academically (141/230).

On your “Why Tulane” essay I hope you associated those aspects you outline above to specific things at the school.