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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]So much of this could be avoided if JMU would just institute ED.  Then those for whom the school is their top choice could show their commitment by EDing.  It would save a TON of effort all around[/b].[/quote]

I have a Duke. Talked to their AO last year at Choices and he said they absolutely would not be instituting ED anytime soon.

Last year they made use of the WL into late July, maybe later. Neighbor got in last week of July. Got the dregs of housing, but he's thrilled to be there!

My Duke has friends from all over the Mid-Atlantic (TONS of NJ) and even Chicago, FL, Boston suburbs and Washington State. It's definitely growing in popularity and common app for sure has had an impact. [/quote]

PP here.  Totally agree.  I’m a Duke parent too.  We know of so many kids for whom JMU is their first choice.  [b]Just seems like it would benefit both JMU and students if they could express that preference in a concrete way.[/b] [/quote]

[b]Wouldn't that be ED?[/b]

Still, I agree with you. Our rising Senior DC has JMU as their top Virginia school and is only applying to three total (against the school counselor's advice). Realistically, I can't see the top OOS/Private coming up with enough money to compete and the other OOS is considered a safety with online/defined non-need merit predefined. DC will be unhooked with decently stats 4.0U/4.6 W with the SAT still to go so we remain hopeful for next year.[/quote]

Yes - that's what I was saying (I'm also the bolded poster at the top).  JMU really needs to institute ED for those kids.  EA doesn't commit anyone, and for those who would *like* to commit, ED would be the way to go.[/quote]

ED serves the Universities’ interests.  Particularly those that want to play a rankings game. Not the students.[/quote]

It serves both their interests.  The universities can see exactly who will be committing to their school.  And the students can show their commitment to their first-choice school, which often helps them gain admission.  Win-win.  [/quote]

+100
I have a junior whose first choice school is JMU and we really wish they offered ED.[/quote]

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