<p>as to being admitted with some lesser stats on the ED–it isn’t necessarily so.
if you look at the common data set from two years ago (can’t use last years as it still isn’t corrected–the numbers are duplicates of the waitlist) and look at the breakdown on the SAT scores and gpa. You still have to have something going for you–the vast majority of kids being very bright and INVOLVED. A small school wants some contribution and pay attention to the words used re: GW scholarship even if you don’t necessarily get one or feel confident about receiving one. They’re looking for leaders and contributors to their community. Perhaps less than 10% get a pass on the SAT/ACT and that could be attributed to jitters, just not being a good standardized test taker or whatever. also, if you love the school and are sure about it after visiting your others why even bother with all the other paperwork and senior year stress.</p>
<p>If a candidate is qualified either ED or RD, the question has to be asked if you want to risk not getting into your #1 school, especially with the applicant pool this year being so crazy at so many good schools. Do you feel lucky?</p>