<p>If you get deferred, then you should have a reasonably good chance of getting accepted again (you would be able to submit better subject test scores, which would demonstrate improvement). I don’t know enough about Cornell to determine which college is best for you to apply to. So, there are two tracks for you: either get accepted ED (yay!) or get deferred, update with better subject test scores and senior yr grades, and then hopefully get accepted.</p>