Hey guys, I’m a rising senior considering applying ED to Northwestern.
Just curious if anyone has any advice for someone applying ED next year?
Visit NW first to see if you would fit in/ love it there. Also be sure that you can pay the tuition and fees, or that you would be prepared to live with a hefty chunk of debt. Also, if NW is not your hardest school to apply to, try thinking of RD.
The biggest advantage to ED is that in many schools (and I think NU is one) it improves your chances of admissions.
The biggest disadvantage is that you can’t shop financial aid packages.
Assuming that money isn’t the issue. If a school is your clear #1 choice, then it makes sense to apply. If it’s your #1 apart from major reaches, it may be worth it anyway. However, if you are not 100% sold on the school, it’s not worth it.