Why or Why Not to Apply ED

figureskater
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:49:43 +0000

There are a lot of arguments about whether or not applying ED affects your chances of getting in. Maybe I’m wrong, but those arguments are for the most part formed around speculation. I feel compelled to point out that I was accepted ED with below average GPA and SAT scores by Barnard’s standards. I’m not saying it helped or hurt me, but it is possible to get in ED with lower scores.

That being said, applying to Barnard ED was hands down the best choice I made senior year. Initially, Barnard wasn’t my dream school, but when I asked myself where I’d go if I got into every school on my list, the answer was clear. Barnard became my first choice. Don’t take the decision lightly, but eventually you have to choose where you want to go to school. Whether or not they wanted me, I wanted to know. I skipped almost 6 months of anticipation. Things worked out for me, and I knew before christmas where I was going to school. I had friends who got rejected from other schools ED. That happens, but at least they could stop clinging to their dream. If you have a clear first choice and don’t need financial aid, ED is definitely something to consider.

Also, at least for me, first semester of senior year was a painful period of my life. It really does get better. Try not to get bogged down, and remember what’s important to you. Feel free to PM me with more questions.