Yale SCEA-not worth it

IxnayBob
Sun, 09 Aug 2015 13:33:21 +0000

I agree with T26E4, and would add that if Yale is your #1 choice, don’t underestimate the benefits of knowing where you’re going to college early. DS applied SCEA to Yale (and also to UMichigan as a “match”), was accepted, and spent a good part of the year helping friends deal with the anxiety of applying, waiting for results, making choices, etc. He had the more pleasant senior year.

ETA: But yes, I don’t think there is much of an acceptance bump from SCEA, except that the AO knows you are somewhat more likely to attend and that you can get your stuff together a bit early (which can be an accomplishment for teens).