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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No one can know everyone’s stats, essays, recs, etc of course…but there is still the sense that ED gives a tiny bit of a boost for some kids in our huge public HS.[/quote]

The stats just don't bear this out. I only posted this because I think there is a big misperception there is an advantage and it seems completely illusory. I was shocked when I read the stats after the tour. I think a lot of parents and rising seniors will be very surprised. EA or ED provides a boost over RD, but the ED over EA advantages just aren't there to give up your ability to apply other schools and see what your options are.

Many parents told me ED gives an advantage. But it is only over RD, not EA. UVA's ED system doesn't appear to be a method to manipulate yield like schools like UChicago and Tulane do, or even Dartmouth. The EA is a much more attractive option. [/quote]

Have you considered that colleges have a political motive to appear to be dissuading ED applications vs EA because ED is criticized as favoring those who do not need to shop around financial aid? The reality is that for those who can afford it, even a modicum of additional advantage is likely worth it. [/quote]

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