<p>So I decided to start my Fordham supplement and have a few questions…</p>
<li><p>I have decided to apply to Rose Hill, but would be willing to consider Lincoln Center…so I should definitely check that I’d be willing to consider the offer of admission to another campus, right?</p></li>
<li><p>Another question asks if I’d be willing to consider the offer of admission without housing. I wouldn’t, but would it be far too risky to check that? Could that make me less likely to be accepted?</p></li>
<li><p>What, if any, benefits are there applying Early Action? Fordham isn’t my first choice, but I’ve been thinking that I’d like to apply EA, as Fordham is a match and if I don’t get in, it would help me to reevaluate my college list and add a few more safeties before it’s too late. If I apply EA, will it hurt my chances at other colleges? And would Fordham expect me to go? Fordham is higher up on my list, but isn’t my first choice, so I’m not sure if either of those things are true that it would be a good idea.</p></li>
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<li><p>If Rose Hill is your first choice then check that. If the supplement asks specifically if you would ALSO accept an offer Lincoln Center then I suppose its okay to check that, but you may well get that, if that is where the dorm space is most available. So be sure. Its no harm to only select Rose Hill.</p></li>
<li><p>If you definitely need housing on campus and are NOT within a reasonable commute distance, then definitely say you need housing. </p></li>
<li><p>Yes, apply EA by all means. The early bird gets the worm and likely the dorm space and campus choice. It wont hurt you anywhere else as it is non binding. If your acceptance arrives and you think you really DO want to attend Fordham, you can always withdraw the others.</p></li>
<li><p>Finally, its very healthy and wise to EMBRACE your match school(s). Reaches are just that: a reach and not a likely offer of admission. </p></li>
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<p>Fordham is a great school, lots of fun and offers tremendous opportunities.</p>
<p>To correct the above post: the "early bird" does NOT get the dorm space. That is based on how early you send your res life card back. Accepted students don't even receive them until June with everyone else.</p>
<p>There really is no down side to Early Action. It is nonbinding and it is a nice feeling to have an acceptance in December. takes away a lot of anxiety!</p>
<p>The early bird getting the worm on the dorm space is simply if they are offered residence at Rose Hill or Lincoln Center and not a commuter student. It has NOTHING to do with WHICH dorm you select once you are offered dorm space and my comment had nothing to do with that.</p>