Early action at ND - worth it?

notre_dame_AL
Wed, 28 May 2008 13:02:34 +0000

EA is non-binding at ND-if the app is strong as mentioned in above posts, great scores, grades, essay, etc., then you really have nothing to lose. Likely, the app will be deferred if on that borderline strong app. I have to agree that it seems that ND is more numbers driven, esp in the EA round, so that is something to consider. And, more imp, make sure there is a good mix of apps; a safety or rolling admissions is always nice to have in the back pocket. As far as fin aid, as another thread indicated, ND is need-blind. If one qualifies for fin aid, I can’t imagine that applying early would hurt the fin aid award as I assume that the award is numbers driven as well.