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<p>I cited some evidence above that this is not necessarily the case with Carleton, but heck, let’s just concede this one. So what’s the implication? Is it only that ED is not necessary at any of the other schools? If the OP realistically thinks he has a shot at Dartmouth, he does not need to play the ED strategy card anywhere else. Either use ED at Dartmouth, or not at all. </p>
<p>I’d buy that. Decide (after a visit if necessary) if you’d be happy to attend Dartmouth. If so, regardless of what you do or don’t know about the others, apply ED to Dartmouth. If not, apply RD or EA everywhere.</p>