<p>rhg3rd, that’s exactly where we’re at. We’re in communication with Reed and if we proceed (the deadline for committing to Reed is Jan 10th, so we have a little time) then we would definitely do it while staying in full contact with the schools. We are not tricking any schools!
That being said, has anyone considered how absurd the process of application is so that it necessitated that we apply ED just to boost my chances of getting in and securing financial aid*, yet because of the astronomical price we’ve now technically forfeited our right to evaluate our options and make a smart choice for my own educational and financial future?!
If you ask me, the process and system is messed up from the bottom all the way to the top and I have no problems “gaming” it, because that’s all it is: a sick and, honestly, kinda twisted game!</p>
<p>*see other CC post re: students being waitlisted last year yet not accepted because the school had used all it’s FA money</p>