Did your student ED2 to top school?

[Anonymous]

Trying to figure out if DD should ED2. She has a lot of applications out to dream schools (some ivies and ivy+) that she would hate to give up. But then again, there is very little change she will get admitted. Are the odds much better in ED2?

[Anonymous]

Depends on school—Chicago, yes.

[Anonymous]

Yes, the chances are better. One of the most useful things I learned when my first child went through the admissions process is that any school that offers ED2 cares (a lot) about yield. This in and of itself makes admission more likely if you apply ED2.

[Anonymous]

Probably better chances but I think the applicant pool may be slightly stronger than ED1, with fewer athletes and kids that tried for higher ranked schools the first time around. Unless your child loves their ED2 choice, you risk buyer's remorse.

[Anonymous]

I would only ED2 if you child has a definite, clear, second choice. Doesn't sound like that's the case for your daughter.

[Anonymous]

nope

[Anonymous]

Only ED2 if your DC would have absolutely no regret. Preferably, this is your DC's second choice.

It's not easy on kids around this time. Don't freak out, calm down. ED2 at most schools doesn't provide that much of an edge anyway.

[Anonymous]

For some schools, ED2 might be a great tool.

At the ED2 stage, it doesn't provide much boost. If you have a strong application and they like you but don't have space, they most likely will defer you, then admit you in the RD round.

This creates a non-binding and favorable position. Slightly better than RD.

Agree that it has to be a school you love. Have to be a reach not target, or else you will be accepted ED2.

[Anonymous]

What’s the major?

Anything unique in profile?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Depends on school—Chicago, yes.

doubt it is much of a bump at all. Chicago wants ED1 and ED0 more

[Anonymous]

Strategic thinking with respect to college admission has become commonplace. A prominent boarding school, for example, "routinely encourages students to think strategically about their early applications."

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Depends on school—Chicago, yes.

doubt it is much of a bump at all. Chicago wants ED1 and ED0 more

UChicago’s entering class is about 1800. ED0, ED1 and EA acceptances are about 1000. Thus, there are still 800 slots available for ED2 and RD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trying to figure out if DD should ED2. She has a lot of applications out to dream schools (some ivies and ivy+) that she would hate to give up. But then again, there is very little change she will get admitted. Are the odds much better in ED2?

This is the age old question. The first bar is to avoid SCEA and use an ED1. Looks like that mistake was made, though.

I would go with an ED2 provided 1) it is actually a step down from existing rejections/deferrals and 2) you do not have a happy “target” school alternative in the RD round (UVA if in-state, say) if all ivy and ivy+ schools in RD are rejects — as is likely.

[Anonymous]

ED2 benefits the schools and takes advantage of our nerves and panic. This is the hardest part of the process- the wait before the decisions start to come in. I find it hard to believe there are students who should ED2, because if so, they should have ED originally. No one has fallen in love with 1 school in the last 3 months organically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trying to figure out if DD should ED2. She has a lot of applications out to dream schools (some ivies and ivy+) that she would hate to give up. But then again, there is very little change she will get admitted. Are the odds much better in ED2?

Odds relevant to what ?

ED II lets a school know that you are ready to commit so yield protection is not a concern for either party.