Does applying ED really help?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Rochester
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<p>I'm so sorry, this is probably asked all the time but you know, I'm here, so I might as well.
Anyhow I'm still in the process of searching but I've taken an interest in U. Rochester and am thinking I would apply ED there.
Assuming I'm at least relatively qualified how much of a boost do you think it could give me? I've seen it can boost your chances 0-30% ...
Thanks and good luck!</p>

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<p>Having just been through the process, and getting one deferral on ED, and an acceptance ED2 (both schools are Top 15 LAC NESCAC schools), plus watching a bunch of other kids do it, I can say that the boost is school dependant, and less than you think, but there is still some boost. The problem is, ED is used as a way to accept athletes, legacies, and developmentals more than regular students, so any stats you see on ED at any school are skewed. When we do Kid2, we’ll probably do it again, but with a lot lower expectations. And with Rochester, I honestly wouldn’t waste an ED app on them, since they have Priority Review, which has many of the same benefits, without tying you to the school.</p>

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<p>The higher acceptance rate at ED does not really boost your chance if your stat is not up to par. Students applied and accepted in ED have better stat or hooks, or are recruited. If your credential is not at their admission average or above, you are likely to be deferred (or rejected).</p>

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<p>It depends on the college, but if you are considering it, it is a good question to ask. Sometimes the admit rate is the same, sometimes better. Sometimes the early admits are just stronger, sometimes they have hooks, like legacy and recruited athlete. Maybe looking at the stats will help you decide and estimate your viability. You should check with your parents about affordability and run the Net Price Calculator before applying binding anywhere.</p>

<p>36% total admit rate
<a href=“http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/res/pdf/factsheet.pdf”>http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/res/pdf/factsheet.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>This older 2009 U.S. News article indicates a slightly higher ED rate, 46% compared to 42%. Maybe you can google and find a more recent ED admissions rate.
<a href=“http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/right-school/timeline/articles/2009/09/30/colleges-where-applying-early-decision-helps”>http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/right-school/timeline/articles/2009/09/30/colleges-where-applying-early-decision-helps&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;