<p>I say apply early action. I’m sure there are people in your situation, but the facts are: applying earlier improve your chances of getting accepted. If you wait, you will be in a, most likely, more competitive group as all the students would have had the advantages you are allowing yourself. </p>
<p>Applying early can’t hurt, and as SaveOnUndergrad said, you won’t be flat out rejected. I say go for it…but that’s me. Good luck! I hope you get in either way!</p>