<p>Since Northwestern doesn't defer ED applicants, do they tend to be more lenient on who they accept, or is it the other other way around?</p>
<p>I think they tend to be a little more accepting because when you apply under ED you show dedication to NU. There are so many people that get accepted under RD that don't go to NU so I am asuming you raise you chances if you apply under ED. (I did, best thing I ever did).</p>