Early Action vs. Regular Admission

cptofthehouse
Thu, 16 May 2019 03:33:49 +0000

I like Early action schools. I advise most everyone to have some of them as well as rolling admissions schools on the list. For those with financial constraints, having a couple of affordable schools in hand before starting the arduous process of chasing merit and hoping for adequate financial aid packages is golden.

It also can serve as early barometer reading. My oldest applied to St Bonaventure, SUNY Binghamton, Boston College and Georgetown EA some years ago. That he got into one with merit money, one at reasonable state U prices, one accept at full price tag and one waitlist, he could cull his list with a better idea as to where he stood with the RD schools on his list.

It’s also great to pair a likely school with a high reach. SCEA of one of HYPMS with a UMich and EA2 Hofstra and state U can really give you that lottery ticket with some good Ins to relieve the sting of not getting accepted.

Can also do ED with some EAs and Rollings for same purpose