Early action at ND - worth it?

techvet
Wed, 28 May 2008 15:17:56 +0000

cptofthehouse,

You bring up several good points which I didn’t bring forward at the time but which I totally agree with:


If you apply RD, you have another semester to gain awards and get good grades.
What I didn’t mention is that at our children’s school, they require that all applications be completed by December 1. This gives the counselors some more free time to look at applications in December, rather than coming back from Christmas vacation and finding a mountain of 12/31 applications.


Now, I realize that #2 largely contradicts #1. If EA apps are due 11/1 and our school requires apps to be done by 12/1, we have only gained an extra month, but the 1st semester grades won’t be done yet. Having said that, I agree with the counselor’s idea to get the apps in early, yet keep the admissions office updated with grades and awards as they become known. It’s a tradeoff.

I’m always interested in more opinions, but thanks to all who have written so far. I think this seals the deal and we will apply RD.

TV