<p>I bet the majority of students who are “waiting” for the RD apps have more than one college out there. So I bet they will wait for all their letters and FA packages to arrive “before” sending in any acceptance deposits - since the deadline is May 1st.</p>
<p>This is the benefit of a RD app - you have the luxury of waiting til all acceptances are in and be able to compare FA awards as well and potentailly “negotiate” offers.</p>
<p>I know of NO college that uses a “Yield Formula” that would factor acceptances for RD students until after May 1st. Too hard and too many variables. Although “Yield Formuals” for colleges are “secret” and different for each college and each year.</p>