<p>Hi-</p>
<p>If my D gets into W&M she definitely wants to attend. Can anyone think of any reason a solid in-stater (not from Northern Virginia) shouldn't apply ED? Any downsides?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>If you know that you can afford the full cost of tuition, then no, not really.</p>
<p>I will throw in a couple of points just to ponder.
a) If you are a good enuf student to get into W&M, then mabe you have a shot at Harvard or Yale. What if you can get in there - remember that in these 2 schools you can study with a very low total cost outlay unless you are very rich !!</p>
<p>b) There are academic results (AP exams, SAT2s) that you are expecting between November and January which is not available during the ED application time - and those results better your overall app.</p>
<p>My son got in RD from NoVa - class of 13 - loves it there.</p>
<p>If W&M is your D’s #1 choice and there is no need to compare financial aid/scholarship packages, there is no reason not to apply ED. W&M is receptive to ED applicants and appreciates their enthusiasm for the school. If nothing else, your D will know where she stands come December!</p>
<p>Not having to deal with the stress of waiting till April can be wonderful. Makes senior year much more enjoyable and relaxing.</p>