<p>I’ve thought about the overqualified thing… First heard of it referred to as “Tuft’s Syndrome”. I would think that the binding ED would encourage the Duke Adcoms to admit students ED who are very, very strong (like yourself, Rahul) and who would have a good chance at Ivies in Spring. If they were to defer these students, then Duke could lose out to other schools. With ED,they know they have us. ;)</p>