<p>Eirina:</p>
<p>When you were researching Cal Poly did you not realize it’s in a smaller city (town) vs. an urban area? For me, personally, if I were applying early to a school with a binding contract I would check out every possible pro and con before hitting the submit button. Perhaps not everyone knows the difference between ED and EA. You have more leeway with the latter. My daughter didn’t apply ED to any school, including Cal Poly. She wasn’t even keen on going there when she applied RD. But, in the end, it’s the school she ultimately chose and couldn’t be happier.</p>