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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Applying ED often increases the odds quite a bit. Sometimes even doubling them!

But when the RD rate is 6% and the ED rate is 12%, it’s important to keep in mind that those are still not good odds - especially knowing that some of those ED acceptances are reserved for recruited athletes.

Apply ED if it is indeed your DCs first choice, you are not seeking merit money. But don’t for a second confuse “better odds” with “good odds.”  If your applying T10, it’s ultimately a lottery. [/quote]

I agree. Building on that point, I think it's important to consider specific strengths of schools outside of T50 if your DC has a specific major interest. It all depends on the kid and your family's finances.

In creating a balanced list, your DC should select a range of schools where your DC can be happy and their major is a particular strength. So, for example, Pitt is a popular rolling admissions school that is excellent in pre-med sciences and would be on a high-stat pre-med kid's list as a likely admit school. If the pre-med student had the choice between substantial merit at Pitt or an ivy, which would he/she choose? That savings could be hugely helpful to pay for med school, with arguably similar outcomes if med school is the targeted next step. 
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