“Around this time of year, many high school seniors are beginning to think more and more seriously about whether (and where) to apply Early Decision to college. Although many of the questions that students and parents are asking are technical and strategic (will applying early help my chances? At which college would it help most?), at the end of the day, the decision isn’t primarily about the strategy of it (although understanding the strategy helps). This may be a predictable stance from someone who specializes in taking an emotionally intelligent approach to college admissions, but ultimately, deciding whether to apply early decision is less about strategy and more about emotions. Here are the three steps students and parents must take to reach this decision:” …