Should I apply ED II?

turtlerock
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:15:07 +0000

I applied RD for Fall 2012 because I live a long ways from DC and I’m not sure I’d be able to afford American University, but I’m worried that it makes it look like I’m not interested in the school. AU is definitely my first choice IF I CAN AFFORD IT. Is there a way to decline the Early Decision if it turns out I would not be able to afford it? I thought I had heard of something like that before, but wanted to get some feedback. If it were Early Action I definitely would have gone for it, but I didn’t like the commitment of DECISION without getting an FA package.

Thanks to everyone in advance!