| thanks very much for the reply. but while the statistics are helpful, i think you are right in saying they are not conclusive. it could be, for example, that the ED applicants are stronger. (i know when Harvard had SCEA, they said that the same high standards were demanded of EA applicants, and that SCEA did not give any advantage)
cornell is my first choice. my main dilemma is whether to apply ED or not. if i only get a minimal advantage at best with ED, then i would rather apply for financial aid with RD. as internationals cannot apply ED and have financial aid.
does anyone have any clue regarding whether Cornell's ED is similar to Harvard's EA? Or if ED is really a plus, roughly how big is it?? (even anecdotal evidence would be helpful) |