Is Early Decision way more competitive?

Venkat89
Sat, 28 Oct 2006 23:43:40 +0000

Fewer people apply ED. There is a higher % of strong applicants ED. There may be stronger applicants RD (got into HYS EA or applying to HPME, etc). The strongest RD applicants are overshadowed by larger numbers of weaker applicnats RD. Either way, you supposedly have the same chances of getting in, but have a slight boost ED because you have to go. I would apply ED becasue you know sooner. Chances are if you are rejected ED you would be rejected RD (NU already admitted the ED applicants who would have beaten you out) but if you get in ED you may not have RD for whatever reason.