Is it better for my B+ /A- student applying test optional to apply ED1 and ED2 to two of their reaches?

I agree with @AustenNut . Is your child in the top quarter of his class? If so, I think ED at one of these schools is remotely possible and if it’s their dream then go for it! But, Tufts and Cornell are both so unlikely (sorry) that I would I would strongly suggest picking one or the other for ED and then pick BU (or a comparable third choice) for ED2. I think BU is potentially attainable if you ED but also very unlikely if you don’t. Hopefully you have some targets and true safeties too. This is why (to me) it felt so important to use ED strategically. I kind of laugh at those who say not to. I mean - I WISH we could ignore it but it sure didn’t feel smart to. But everyone is different. Best of luck!

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