<p>jhl,</p>
<p>I see no information that says international students are given the option of converting their submitted RD applications to ED status. You can wait to apply, however, until January 1st as you decide between RD and ED, which would serve the same purpose.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that ED applications are accepted from November 1st to January 1st.</p>
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