<p>You could do Cornell ED…if that doesn’t work out, try Vanderbilt ED 2. I personally think that some of Vanderbilt’s application appeal is the fact that there is no additional essay. That’s why they are so stat’s-driven. No one gets to express why they chose Vanderbilt over anything else. I do think it’s contributed to the number of applications they get. When there’s no essay, why not??? Cornell is all about fit and I truly agree with that. My son wrote a stellar essay on “why Cornell?” and was admitted. He was in range with all the stat’s, but I think they picked him ED because of his thoughtful essay.</p>