<p>Here’s a thread that backs up applying RD if you need FA:, from someone who used to work in admissions:</p>
<p><a href=“Thinking about applying Early Decision.. - #16 by eagleterp3 - New York University - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1534906-thinking-about-applying-early-decision-p2.html</a></p>