<p>yes, as a high stat, hooked candidate, your chances of admissions to most colleges is excellent. But your binding ED app is of concern since you need $$ to attend (from your other post below). I do not believe that BU meets full financial need and it is never a good idea to apply binding ED to a college that does not meet full need.</p>
<p>Your GC is correct. The Ivies have the absolute best need-based only aid programs. While you may be competitive for a merit scholly from BU, your attractiveness to them declines with the binding ED app. Since ED is binding, they don’t need to offer you merit money to entice you to attend. (Of course, if they offer a bunch of loans in the finaid package, you are free to reject their offer of ED admission.) </p>
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<p>Applying broadly is a great strategy for seeking aid. Applying ED is NOT.</p>