Early Decision and Financial Aid.

thumper1
Wed, 03 Jul 2013 19:46:22 +0000

I agree…the problem with applying ED when finances are a significant consideration is you cannot compare offers.

Say NYU offers a package that the OP deems insufficient and declines the offer. What happens if all of his other offers are actually LESS.

This student sounds like he needs significant financial aid to attend NYU. There is NO admissions edge for applying early decision.

I would suggest this poster cast a broad net, and include NYU as an application. But by applying rd, he will have the chance to weigh multiple choices before he makes ANY decisions.