ED I vs. ED II

wbwa
Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:10:43 +0000

Schools will care little about the reason you’re applying ED2.

Whether that school was your first or your second choice, it is obvious in making your commitment that this is a place you really want to attend. They know that and it makes a difference. Filling their ranks with enthusiastic freshman rather than 9th choice depressed “rejects” (sorry, but makes a point) explains in part why the vast majority of colleges still support early decision. Especially for small schools seeking to build a cohesive campus with real esprit de corps, this can be a critical building element.