Should I do early action or regular decision at JMU?

Pho98
Sun, 11 Oct 2015 13:32:14 +0000

I cannot decide whether to apply early action or regular decision at JMU. I would like to be considered for scholarships.

My stats as of now are:

GPA: 3.7 unweighted 4.02 weighted rank 75/623

ACT:
30 composite
34 English
28 Math
27 Reading
31 Science
9 writing

I am retaking my ACT on October 24 multiple choice only. My GPA can go up to a 4.2 weighted and 3.79 unweighted if I do well senior year and this will bring me up to top 10% surely.

I feel my stats as they stand aren’t strong enough for any significant scholarships. I don’t have any significant EC’s that could add to them either. What are your suggestions? Strengthen my stats and apply regular decision or apply EA?

Also, if anybody knows if my October 24 ACT scores will arrive to JMU on time to be considered for EA please let me know!