<p>How did this thread become about UChicago again? Haha, of course, can’t avoid that. Thanks, Zyl. </p>
<p>Anyway, Northwestern has always had an impressive application pool without even trying that hard to recruit. I think that speaks volumes about its reputation. </p>
<p>2,600 applying ED to Northwestern is a very strong number. Of course, it’s smaller because it’s not EA. As you probably know, applying ED indicates the school is your strong first choice and you have to attend if admitted. A lot of people who apply EA just want to “have one in the bag” early and don’t necessarily commit to that school, so non-restrictive EA numbers will likely be higher.</p>