people who got in ED lat year...

hopefulparent
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:29:36 +0000

Do not…I repeat…do not apply ED if you are unsure about finances, or are counting on receiving merit aid. Our student applied ED, was NMF,valedictorian, Pres Scholar candidate, near perfect SAT.ACT etc yet received zero Vanderbilt merit aid except for NMF money ($5K/year). Unless your family has true financial need, or can pay for your education without need-based aid, you should not apply ED as it is binding.