Where should I apply ED?

tk21769
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:04:41 +0000

If you have to ask, then don’t apply ED.
ED is meant for applicants who are quite sure about their first-choice preference.



I might increase my chances of getting aid if I apply ED

What evidence do you have for that?
If you’re accepted, ED prevents you from comparing aid offers. Neither Columbia nor Cornell commits to meeting 100% of determined need for internationals. By applying ED, you are in effect removing any incentive for the college to compete with other schools for the most generous aid offer.