<p>Another thing I would just GUESS for BU, with absolutely nothing to back me up on - it’s a big school. It’s not really high up there enough for the best available candidates to apply there ED. Like think about it - if you’re really qualified, you probably won’t apply ED to BU. (No offense, BU. I know a lot of AWESOME people who go there). So perhaps if you’re applying to BU ED, you’re not very qualified and need the ED boost. Meanwhile, a LOT of qualified people will apply there RD, as a match or safety. BU is prob. right to accept a lot of those people, hoping to get a fair catch of the better-qualified kids.</p>
<p>That’s just my take on it.</p>