<p>I. love. brown. so logically,
such are the circumstances under which I am applying, next fall.</p>
<p>Because I am so ignorant on the topic of ED/RD and regret being so, I’d like you guys to educate me on the advantages of applying to brown early decision, binding.<br>
How much of an effect does binding have in the admissions process?</p>
<p>This is such a silly question to begin with, haha. What can I say.</p>
<p>From what my regional admissions rep told me, you probably have at least, if not more, a +10% chance advantage by applying ED of getting in, as opposed to regular. I think the numbers are roughly 15% acceptance in the RD pool and 25% acceptance in the ED pool - this is based on, of course, the number of people applying in each group... you still need killer scores, essays, recs, activities etc. etc. for the ED round, but in terms of "better chances" - i'd say ED wins. Plus, finding out in December beats waiting until April ANYDAY!</p>
<p>But keep in mind that the ED pool is self-selective. Even though there's a higher admit rate, ED kids are also on average better qualified, so applying ED might not boost your chances by as much as 10%.</p>
<p>Also, Brown is need-blind, so not needing money won't help you.</p>
<p>i think that they definitely do try to keep the people they choose in ED the same as the ppl they'll choose RD</p>
<p>but if your scores are set, and you're not waiting on nov/dec scores in the fall, they you should definitely apply ED.. it makes the rest of senior year less stressful</p>
<p>Although...
I applied early and was deferred, but got in regular. I was actually happy to be able to look at all my other options (in April) and am much more confident about my decision as a result. My experience was that your perspective changes once THEY have to impress you instead of you having to impress them. Also it's fun getting to choose. Early does have its advantages, but I actually think the regular decision process was better for me.</p>
<p>i got in early but i am going to uc berkeley...financial reasons..still bummed</p>
<p>12% Rd
34% Ed</p>
<p>they took only 21% this year no?</p>
<p>Keep in mind that colleges want to fill around 40-50% of its class through ED...so there is a much bigger chance of you getting in with a flaw or two ED than RD</p>