EDII Advice

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<p>Greetings,</p>

<p>I am currently a senior at a competitive private school, and I’m seeking advice on choosing an EDII school.</p>

<p>I understand that an early decision contract is binding, and that I should only apply to a school early if I am sure that I will have no regrets going to the school. The schools I’m deliberating fulfill that requirement, and I’m sure I’ll have a great education at any of the schools.</p>

<p>The schools I’m considering are Tufts, Harvey Mudd, Emory, and Vanderbilt.</p>

<p>The problem is that I have a mismatch between my SAT scores (2350, 800 on the Math IIC and Physics subject tests) and my GPA (3.2). I take a fairly rigorous courseload–vector calculus, an English seminar class, AP physics, and a few electives, but 3.2 is still fairly low for schools I mentioned above.</p>

<p>As a prospective physics major, which school do you recommend I apply EDII? I understand that the quality of education I receive will be great regardless of where I go, but I want to know your take on which school I have the best shot at (a bit arbitrary, I know) Thanks for you help in advance.</p>

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<p>“a prospective physics major” Take a flyer at Harvey Mudd despite your grades, if you honestly believe you can handle their program. HMC may just factor in that the grades are from “a competitive private school”</p>

<p>Tufts, Emory or Vandy for physics? hmmm</p>

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<p>I would not recommend Emory for physics. Perhaps owing to our proximity to Georgia Tech, the physics/math/comp sci programs are quite weak here</p>