ED 2 at Vassar or Kenyon?

International95
Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:55:24 +0000

Hey guys,

I’m pretty confused about where to apply ED 2. I really, really LOVE Vassar. Kenyon is #2. But you see, Kenyon has a far smaller financial aid budget for internationals than does Vassar and therefore Kenyon is reluctant to accept internationals in ED. However, it seems to me, from the experience of my seniors, that applying early to Kenyon gives international students an edge in admissions, even if they are deferred. And as an international student seeking aid, the likelihood of getting deferred is high at Kenyon (but you get in through RD).

Should I just forget all this unsupported reasoning and just apply to Vassar? Vassar is of course more selective but Vassar also has more money available. Feels like things would balance out.

Any opinions?