Yes - you never know how it will work out. My son did ED Vandy and did not get in, but really wanted to go to Tulane. His dad pushed for the Vandy ED. He got denied ED Vandy, but got into Tulane with some merit and into the honors college. I think the key with Tulane is they only want kids who really, really want to be there and my son made it clear in his application that he did - it takes time to show the interest the school requires. His approach beat ours - he will most likely be going to Tulane in the fall.