Will I regret applying ED?

mom2012and14
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:53:04 +0000

Seems like the OP is concerned about missing an MIT admit decision rather than any regrets about money.
As everyone said, CMU negotiates…but with no offers in hand, ED doesn’t get ideal packages…your unmet need (as seen in Metal’s package shared) can include numerous loans-- not ideal IMHO.

Regarding a strategy for MIT…why not apply non-binding ED to MIT, wait for the decision and then concurrently apply RD to CMU or possibly if dates line up…you could manage to hear from MIT in time to consider CMU EDII.

If you prefer MIT over CMU then you should apply to MIT. They are very different schools and student bodies-- if your only focus is getting the most highly ranked program, that’s not a good way to guarantee a fit with the school and people you will spend the next four years.