ED is the best way to show you’ll go if accepted! Just be sure you have visited in advance when school is in session and know you will like it.
I believe that Colby dropped their application fee when they launched a serious effort to increase SES diversity. It is a bit more inviting than requesting a fee waiver. It almost certainly has also increased the # of applications which means it’s important to engage to show interest. But I think you may be successful in your early rounds and may not need that info. ;?
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