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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, I'm saying that the pool of people in the early decision applicant pile is significantly wealthier than the pool in the regular decision pile, and that the admit rate for the former is significantly higher than for the latter.  It skews the class wealthier, which allows the school the financial flexibility to be need blind.  And it provides a real but hidden advantage to wealthy applicants who can afford not to compare aid packages.[/quote]
You think the reason why admit rates for ED are higher than RD is specifically because of finances?[/quote]

+1   OP is confusing correlation and causation.  Even if it is true that ED applicants skew somewhat wealthier the higher ED admit rate is not related to higher wealth but to other more obvious factors:

1) recruited athletes (nearly 100% admit rate)
2) legacy applicants (better ability to show "fit")
3) Questbridge (100% admit rate)
4) benefits to school of admitting ED because it creates higher yield rate 
5) better qualified applicant pool at ED than RD[/quote]

Op here, I didn’t confuse anything.  That discussion is not something I brought up, you’re talking about someone else. I asked a very pointed question early on.  I didn’t bash the school or discuss any of the other things you’re taking about. So maybe be careful who you accuse.  [/quote]

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