<p>Where do your SAT/ACT places you in terms of UC admitted students? If you’re solid then maybe YES. </p>
<p>One reason people wait to apply RD is in hopes of a great 1st semester senior year – to boost the GPA a bit. If you plan on taking a very rigorous courseload (which I hope you do) and knock out a 4.0 – that might be better than any perceived “bump” you might get as an early applicant.</p>