<p>also take your financial situation into consideration.
I hate being the obnoxious person whenever people ask ED v RD to bring up finances, but as someone whose financial situation changed DRASTICALLY over just a few months, you can never really discount it.</p>
<p>Basically if you have all the $$ sitting there with no doubt it will go anywhere, apply ED. If you anticipate having the $$ available or you anticipate getting awesome financial aid, apply ED but make sure you and your family are comfortable with it.
If you do not have the $$ and are sure you will not get financial aid…this will not be a situation because never be sure you won’t get financial aid. But if you have a hugely high income that for some reason can’t be used for your college education, this is definitely a factor when choosing to apply ED.</p>
<p>Basically, even if you’re positive you want to attend Rice, ED is not a no-brainer.</p>