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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is definitely a big advantage in applying ED. For certain schools it's dramatic. I think for Northwestern this past year it was something like 25% ED to 6% RD.

It's a no-brainer move if you've targeted the school you want to get into and can afford it. But there's no crime in a kid being undecided. It's normal. [b]If he can't yet decide which of the schools is his favorite, I would apply to all and let the process play out. [/quote][/b]

If the kid is aiming for a top 15-20 school, not signalling with ED will likely mean the choices in RD will drop to safeties.  Exceptions are especially hooked kids...URMS + football, 1st to college, Z list.  At least that's what we saw in the last few years.  The perfect school ends up being the school they're happy in.
And it's funny how things will work out.  We know kids who thought they were living the dream and then were so disappointed with reality, others who didn't expect a dream and got it, and some who just are neh.  IMO pick among the three based on your head and give it the best shot to be done.[/quote]

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