Gatsby_Girl

Is there a huge difference in chances for someone applying ED 2 versus regular decision?

XeditX

I should also add that if I wait, my first semester senior grades will be in, and they are much better than my junior year grades. I'm taking tough classes this year.

Canadianmom

No expert here, but my guess in the current economic crunch is that schools are going to look quite favorably on the EDs.

Not sure about what you meant about waiting.......that your senior grades won't be on your transcript in time for ED2? Does your school give midterm grades, or can a counsellor vouch for you that your marks are way up?

07DAD, hope you will chime in here.

Also, if you post your question at this site I think you will get some experienced input:
AdmissionsAdvice.com

swimming08

My S is a freshman and I believe that last year's RD admission rate was 17% and the ED rate was close to 40%. Good luck.

07DAD

My S is a soph at CC who applied and was accepted EA.

This is not scientific, but I get the idea that the economy (etc) is pushing many schools to want to make sure they fill their slots thereby driving ED and EA. I think ED2 (which I guess locks you in if accepted) would have a better chance statistically and as a matter of the "new economy."

HOWEVER, if your more recent grades show a much better profile and you have a concern in that area, RD gives you a decent chance.

I know of one person in my S's year who got off the waitlist 2 days before "the end" of the CC admissions process by calling admissions and expressing continued interest.

BTY--that student has loved CC and has thrived beyond belief

cptofthehouse

There is a huge difference between early and regular admissions rate at CC. How bad are your junior year grades? What are your test scores? Are you applying for financial aid?