Northeastern University - ED, EA, or RD?

Minion15
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 04:47:23 +0000

Hello. I’m a rising senior and I’m going to apply to Northeastern University for sure.
My question is, which one of them is the best: early decision, early action, or regular decision?
My concern is my ACT score because it is pretty low compared to those accepted to NEU.
But can you take a look at my stats and give me advice?
And I’m retaking the ACT, but would the scores come in time to apply with ED or EA?

My status as a student:

Unweighted GPA: 3.95. My weight GPA should be pretty high…

ACT: 29 (Reading: 25, Math: 34, Science: 33, English: 24)
SAT: 1720 (Math: 700, Reading: 490, Writing: 530)

AP Bio (4)
AP Chemistry
AP Calculus AB (5)
AP Calculus BC
AP English Language
AP Physics

All Honors/AP English for 4 years.
4 years of French + 1 year in middle school
All A’s in class except both semesters in Junior Honors English (got B+ (89.3% for both semesters!) )
Fluent (can speak,read,write) in an Asian language.
Tutoring in Math, Biology, and French for all 4 years.
Volunteering hours over 150 hours (Library, summer tutoring, hospital)
Got 2 Tutoring awards (Sophomore, Junior)
First Generation College Student
From a very low income family

Sports:
Freshmen year: Girls Lacrosse
Sophomore: none (knee injury from lacrosse)
Junior: Swimming, Tennis
Senior: Swimming, Tennis

Thanks in advance!