So for SCEA...

[rockermcr]

<p>The acceptance rate for the Class of 2012 was 18.1% EA, and 4.8% RD. A pretty drastic difference.</p>

<p>However, from the college’s website (<a href=“http://www.yale.edu/admit/faq/applying.html):%5B/url%5D”>http://www.yale.edu/admit/faq/applying.html):</a> </p>

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Historically, the rate of admission among early applicants has been higher than the overall admission rate. On the other hand, this higher rate reflects the fact that many of our strongest candidates apply early. We would therefore offer this advice: you should apply for Early Action if you have a strong interest in Yale and if you are comfortable early in your senior year with the credentials you will be presenting to the Admissions Committee. An Early Action applicant must meet the same criteria for admission as an applicant in the regular pool. A thoughtful college search and a careful assessment of your readiness to present the strongest possible application as early as November 1st are of far greater importance. Candidates who need more time, for whatever reason, will always be better served by Regular Decision.

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<p>Ultimately, it’s your call.</p>