<p>“So, you are saying that ED, which drastically improves one’s chances of being admitted, should be limited and exclusive to affluent applicants? Seems rather discriminatory to me. Generally, on this forum they do recommend that, but only because you cannot compare offers.”</p>
<p>It shouldn’t be this way, but the reality is that students who depend on financial aid should not apply ED, especially to an expensive private school. Even schools that guarantee to meet 100% of your need don’t always do so.</p>