Would stating that I will go to a college help with admissions?

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I am a Junior this year, and I wanted to know if stating that I will go to a college help with admissions. I will be applying to ED, and I visited that college and I am very, very sure that if I get in, I will definitely go. My GPA isn’t perfect, and it’s the same with class rank and grades. My ECs are really good. TIA!

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You are already saying that by applying ED.

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Short answer…NO.

Most people applying to college do so with the intention of going.

If you are applying ED, the school knows you will likely attend as an ED acceptance is a binding admission.

No need to say this again!

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The ED agreement basically is a confirmation that you will attend if accepted. No need to mention it again. And for non-ED applications, don’t mention it either, since the AO will view the words as hollow.

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Oh SHOOOT! I got mixed between EA and ED… I meant EA

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It doesn’t matter. You are applying to college…and most applicants apply with the intention to attend.

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If you apply EA, by its nature you are allowing yourself the opportunity to make a later decision. It’s non binding.

No need to write you will attend. It will not help.

Applying ED says what you are asking. Not all schools have ED.

You’ll just have to earn your way in.

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@Special-Ad22 If this is your IRL name, it is recommended that you change it to maintain your anonymity online.

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Some schools take into account demonstrated interest. My son demonstrated interest to his favorite college by attending a campus tour, meeting with the Admissions representative who went to his high school and chatting with him 1:1, and then following up with said Admissions representative via email before applying. I guess it depends on the school, but I thought I would mention his example in case it is helpful.

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So I agree with this and many might not. But depends on the college also. Smaller Lacs this can be very effective. Even with larger school’s speaking with a professor or email and using that in the essay in some meaningful way. There are many juniors that do write a LOI (letter of interest) to their AO but it’s usually with a question that can’t be answered on their website or at suggestion of talking to a student or organization on campus about something you have interests in and want to find out more about.

I have known many students that were successful but they also had their overall application match what the school is looking for and needing that year… Also usually the essay is important so take your time to write a good one. Good luck

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Thank you so much. I will try to do a LOI. I also was recommended that too.

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Thanks for the info!

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Appreciate that. I emailed the admin since I couldn’t change my username.

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Agree with these statements.

P.S. Such a statement, if done in a sincere and appropriate manner may help, and is unlikely to harm, your chance of being offered admission.

In speaking directly with several decision makers over a couple of years, it was a consideration. An important consideration if “yield protection” issues are present.

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I don’t think saying you will attend if accepted will impact the admissions decision. Admission officers understand thst regardless of what you say, you do have the option to attend elsewhere after an EA acceptance.

If it is a smaller school it would be meaningful to continue to demonstrate interest. Be sure you are on their email list (and open emails they send), sign up to do an interview if they are available (even with an alum locally or online), etc.

And agree that any school specific supplemental essays should be thoughtful and reflect your strong interest in the school.

Good luck.

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