Can I be a Midd Kid?

gonzo_lux
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:51:15 +0000

when i visited, i was told that doing early decision did NOT help your chances.

Does applying through one of the ED programs increase my chances for admission?
A:
The admissions committee does, in every instance, attempt to apply the same assessment standards, regardless of when a candidate submits an application. Any perceived statistical advantage due to the smaller ED applicant pool is misleading due to the self-selecting nature of Early Decision, and we would discourage a candidate from applying for strictly strategic reasons. We welcome applications from students who have made a clear commitment to Middlebury and who are excited about making that decision early in their senior year, but an early application should not be viewed as a means of increasing one’s chances for admission.