<p>Well, Mythmom, we probably would have done the same thing as you. But my daughter did not really decide that Barnard was her first choice until after the ED deadline.</p>
<p>You are correct, if the financial aid package offered is not sufficient, you CAN get out of an ED commitment.</p>
<p>So, to the OP, I am going to amend what I said to encourage you to consider the ED strategy but only after sitting down and talking all of this over very carefully with your parents. Maybe even encourage them to come on here and ask questions themselves if they need to so they know fully what is going on.</p>
<p>Best to you! And thanks, Mythmom, for offering another very important take on things!</p>