Early Decision Applications Rise

researchmaven
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:18:27 +0000

I just received the latest copy of the GW Hatchet and found out why the ED deadline has been extended. It is actually because the number of ED applications has risen from 946 last year to more than 1,200 so far this year. This is also more than the 2006 number of 1,009. The ED deadline has therefore been pushed back “to attract even more prospective students to apply early…to give high schoolers more time to learn about the University’s financial policies, including a fixed-tuition plan and bolstered financial aid resources. GW has already seen a 30 percent increase in Early Decision I applications compared to last year.” The article went on to state that even though the financial melt-down has made people nervous, they are even more nervous about this year’s large, competitive applicant pool and want to secure their place at GW.