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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1. Some folks don't understand that the game is really in early action. They see early action and regular decision and think they're equal. Many, many schools have much reduced odds by doing regular decision. So if you do regular decision, the kid is doing the same work, essays, etc and have a much lower chance. I've been surprised by the amount of parents who didn't know this. Basically, go in with the mentality that all apps will be due Nov 1 (plus or minus a few weeks). Of course, some don't have early action, so reg decision is fine obviously.

2. For all of the emphasis you'll hear on demonstrated interest, I was suprised how many of the schools my kid applied to didn't track demonstrated interest (you can see on every schools "common data set" whether they consider demonstrated interest in admissions). So check common data set before you force yourself to fly across country to make sure you have demonstrated interest.

3. Before the search begins and all along the way, emphasize over and over that we're not looking for a dream school. We need to identify 4-5 schools you'd be excited to attend. Watching the "dream school" kids be disappointed even when they end up at good schools is rough.

4. Understand your budget before ever letting a kid look at a school. Schools that would never be affordable (even with merit or aid it'd be too much) aren't on the table.[/quote]

Excellent Advice!

I do not comprehend why people don't follow #1.  It's simple, if EA is offered, you need to apply EA.  There is no reason not to, and it demonstrates you are on task, organized and want to attend.  
And nope, "waiting for higher grades 1st semester senior year" is not a valid reason for 99% of people.

Definately do not have a "Dream School" without tempering it with---it's a lottery and most will get denied.  So sure, apply put 120% effort into it with ED1/ED2/EA, but have a great list of Targets and Safeties that your kid really likes and wants to attend, because 98%+ chance that is what will happen.  
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