<p>Hi, I was wondering if changing from ED to RD will hurt one's chance because it seems like he's "less interested." Will it be "marked" on the app and be considered in a negative way?</p>
<p>i'm not sure the application would be considered any less, but it's naturally harder to get in RD than ED so that'll be what hurts your chances</p>
<p>You're going to be competing against all the people who didn't make it to HYP EA who will be using Cornell as a back-up Ivy.</p>
<p>that's true... but I feel like my "adacemic index" is above the ED level... so I don't know if I actually have a chance during RD. I think RD gives me more options on financial aid, etc.</p>
<p>just as an FYI, if you apply ED and your financial aid packagae sucks, you do NOT have to enroll. They can't force you and you can break the 'agreement' for something like that.</p>
<p>That's true. I understand that for ED I do not have to enroll if my financial package is not good, but Cornell is still one of my top choices. So I feel like I'd rather have the option to /compare/ my cornell package (if I get in) with packages from other schools before I choose where to go. I feel like ED doesn't give me that option of weighing which package is best for me. And I feel like I may regret if I decide to not go to Cornell because of the ED package (since I won't have had the chance to compare the package with other schools'.)</p>
<p>If you think you made a mistake in applying ED, because you wish to compare financial aid packages or for any other reason, please write to the school and explain and ask them to consider your application in the RD group. It is a mistake, in my opinion to apply ED if you have any uncertainties. </p>
<p>If you are already competitive, then you have a great chance of getting in during RD, notwithstanding the so-called "ED" boost. I don't think they would hold it against you if you write a letter explaining your concern about financial aid packages. Schools understand that this is a legitimate concern.And I would think they would rather an applicant be honest upfront and move to RD, than to try to cancel a binding ED acceptance later on. </p>
<p>And don't wait too long to do this.</p>