<p>Sorry you are going through this tough time. But lesson to all. ED acceptance is binding. I recommend applying ED only for people who meet all three criteria below.</p>
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<li>You and your student are POSITIVE that this is THE school for you.</li>
<li>You are BORDERLINE in terms of meeting the school’s acceptance criteria.</li>
<li>You CAN AFFORD the school without any aid being given.</li>
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<p>If you don’t meet ALL three criteria, you will likely find yourself in a very uncomfortable decision as Island Dreaming has learned.</p>