purpletulip

I'm applying ED to Colgate, but I am expecting to be rejected. Colby is probably my 2nd choice, but I don't know if I want to apply ED2 and not even see what other schools I get into. Basically, my question is, what are my chances of applying regular vs. ED2?

Female, half-Asian, MA
-3.8 weighted (3.61 unweighted)
-upward grade trend
-Top public school, doesn't rank, probably about top 20-30%
-1420/2180 SAT (CR:730, Math:690, Writing:760)
-ACT:30
-good extracurriculars, leadership, etc.
-lots of community service
-good essays/recs
-no financial aid needed

Thanks!!

sailfish

Not sure if applying ED II would significantly help your chances of admission but I think it would be a big mistake if you're not really sure you want Colby. Also, isn't there a chance you'd be deferred rather than rejected by Colgate? If that happens I assume you'd want to find out whether you eventually get into your first choice.

At the same time I wouldn't wait for regular admission just to see where I got in. S did that and was unpleasantly surprised by a lot of wait lists from schools he thought he'd get into. My advice? If you feel certain, go for EDII--if you have doubts or are still hoping for Colgate, don't apply EDII just because you think it might improve your chances.

purpletulip

Thanks for the advice, sailfish! I think I'm going to visit Colby again to see if it is my clear 2nd choice or not.