Any point in applying early for RD?

[Anonymous]

DD is looking at a couple schools that offer ED but not EA. She will need academic merit or a talent scholarship to attend these schools. We don't have the budget to apply ED but know that merit is sometimes exhausted early in the process. Does it make sense to apply early (like November 1) as a RD applicant? Do AOs even read applications before the RD deadline?

[Anonymous]

It will only matter if they offer rolling admission.

[Anonymous]

Applying early can be critical to securing an interview slot. Most schools offer interviews on a first come, first served basis.

[Anonymous]

Some RD schools have earlier deadlines for merit. Pay attention to those deadlines. I don’t think applying early hurts in the least so if the applications are ready to go just send them in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Applying early can be critical to securing an interview slot. Most schools offer interviews on a first come, first served basis.

Most schools that use interview allow you to schedule interviews before applying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some RD schools have earlier deadlines for merit. Pay attention to those deadlines. I don’t think applying early hurts in the least so if the applications are ready to go just send them in.

Yes merit early deadlines for Wake/Emory/Vandy/WashU(?)

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Applying early can be critical to securing an interview slot. Most schools offer interviews on a first come, first served basis.

Most schools that use interview allow you to schedule interviews before applying.

none of the ivies do this, nor does Duke or Northwestern.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Applying early can be critical to securing an interview slot. Most schools offer interviews on a first come, first served basis.

Most schools that use interview allow you to schedule interviews before applying.

none of the ivies do this, nor does Duke or Northwestern.

But those schools also have no advantage in getting an interview when applying early. They reach out to you, not vice versa. They are also alum interviews, not admissions office interviews. My point was that for schools where the student schedules with admissions, most will let you set up and even do the interview before applying.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Applying early can be critical to securing an interview slot. Most schools offer interviews on a first come, first served basis.

Most schools that use interview allow you to schedule interviews before applying.

none of the ivies do this, nor does Duke or Northwestern.

But those schools also have no advantage in getting an interview when applying early. They reach out to you, not vice versa. They are also alum interviews, not admissions office interviews. My point was that for schools where the student schedules with admissions, most will let you set up and even do the interview before applying.

What's the difference?
Alum reviews are part of admissions, and an influential factor.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Some RD schools have earlier deadlines for merit. Pay attention to those deadlines. I don’t think applying early hurts in the least so if the applications are ready to go just send them in.

Yes merit early deadlines for Wake/Emory/Vandy/WashU(?)

Plus Grinnell and Rochester. You have to submit your RD application by December 1 to get most merit aid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Applying early can be critical to securing an interview slot. Most schools offer interviews on a first come, first served basis.

Most schools that use interview allow you to schedule interviews before applying.

none of the ivies do this, nor does Duke or Northwestern.

I interview for Duke. The slots fill up early and are only assigned upon application submission. Based on my experience, interviews can help boost an application. They can also hurt it if things don’t go well (ie if the student isn’t prepared). Apply as early as possible for Duke if you want an interview.

But those schools also have no advantage in getting an interview when applying early. They reach out to you, not vice versa. They are also alum interviews, not admissions office interviews. My point was that for schools where the student schedules with admissions, most will let you set up and even do the interview before applying.

What's the difference?
Alum reviews are part of admissions, and an influential factor.

[Anonymous]

I don’t know that there’s an admission benefit but if getting them done and submitted helps your DD relax and enjoy senior year with applications holding over her head and is motivated to do the work now then it’s a great idea.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Applying early can be critical to securing an interview slot. Most schools offer interviews on a first come, first served basis.

Most schools that use interview allow you to schedule interviews before applying.

none of the ivies do this, nor does Duke or Northwestern.

But those schools also have no advantage in getting an interview when applying early. They reach out to you, not vice versa. They are also alum interviews, not admissions office interviews. My point was that for schools where the student schedules with admissions, most will let you set up and even do the interview before applying.

What's the difference?
Alum reviews are part of admissions, and an influential factor.

The difference is that the ones the student schedule matter in terms of being early. The ones the alums schedule don't. Also, most alum interviews are not that important, only in terms of not looking terrible. Many students get admitted w/o an alum interview because there are not enough alums.

[Anonymous]

We were told by admissions officers that their applications are more likely to get more time looked at just because there aren't as many.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We were told by admissions officers that their applications are more likely to get more time looked at just because there aren't as many.

Trying to avoid the avalanche, would it make sense to wait until after the ED rush before submitting RD? DD will have an arts supplement if that makes a difference.