What is better?

glassesarechic
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:17:51 +0000

H and P will have SCEA, or Single Choice Early Action, meaning that you can only apply to one school EA. You can’t apply to both H and P EA.

ED is your best bet. Because C knows you will matriculate if accepted, they’re willing to take a chance on a borderline applicant. They can’t do the same in the RD round, especially now that their apps are up after joining the Common App. EA doesn’t provide the same boost because you’re not guaranteed to go if accepted.