RPI, what are my chances?

GoRedhead
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:55:02 +0000

Unless you are trying to enter one of the athletic teams, I recommend don’t apply to any school Early-Decision.
Unless you are sure you can afford full tuition, I recommend don’t apply to any school Early-Decision.

There is a debate as to whether applying ED to any school does in fact give you better chances since their acceptance rates appear to be better for ED. I’m on the side that it is NOT easier.
Consider that only people who believe they truly have a chance of getting in are the only ones applying ED.
Consider that only people who have been directed by their HS coaches and counselled by their interviewer at that college that they need to apply ED in order to garauntee their position.
Consider that only people who have financial assurance to afford their Cost of Attendance are going to apply ED and this is in the college’s interest.

With all the above and more, it stands to reason that it “APPEARS” like ED gives better chances, but so far these are people with the highest likelihood to get accepted.

Edit: by the way, I think you can get into RPI.