EDII vs. RD chance me for ECE/Material Science?

jyeah95
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 02:07:32 +0000

I am currently debating whether or not to apply to CMU under EDII or RD. I am interested in Engineering and will be applying to CIT with possible major of ECE or Materials Science. Is there a significant advantage in applying EDII? I like to have other options open for RD–just in case financials and I like to have other options open. Can someone tell me if what are my chances better at EDII? I have posted some stats below:

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 780 math, 650 reading (eww), 720 writing, Composite: 2150
SAT II: 760Math II, 750 Chemistry
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.85 (4.48 weighted)
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): top 7% (school doesn’t rank)
AP (place score in parenthesis): BC Calculus 5, Chemistry 5, European History 4
Senior Year Course Load: AP Bio, AP Stat, Ap English Literature, AP Physics B, Exploring Engineering
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Boy Scouts (Senior Patrol Leader–basically lead the whole troop of 40 kids, working on Eagle Scout), Piano 10 years of experience, Track, XC (varsity letter 1 year), Environmental Club, Science Team, National Honor Society,
Summer Activities: Volunteered at high school’s sustainable garden (garden manager), took a computer programming and interactive graphics class at MIT, took a 100-mile canoe trip with a group of friends in the wilderness in Maine
Essays: pretty good. (8.5-9/10)
Teacher Recommendation: Good.
Counselor Rec: Above average–he is new this year but seems to like me a lot.
Additional Rec: Very very good. Will offer the most insight about me.

State (if domestic applicant):New England
Country (if international applicant): US
School Type: public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male

My application is centered around my passion for the environment. I am trying to convey this to CMU. I’m not just a nerd but also enjoy the outdoors and nature.

Idk…what are my chances? I’m so nervous!