<p>I know that the admit rate SCEA is about 8% higher, but does that mean that the average applicant gets a boost for SCEA because of demonstrated interest, or does it just mean that more athletes get it under the early program? I'm just trying to figure out where I should apply early... thanks for your help!!</p>
<p>Demonstrated interest does not matter at Stanford. SCEA pool is stronger. If there is an advantage to apply early, it is pretty small. Having a strong application is much more important then having an early one. But if you have all your stuff together, and Stanford is your first choice, there is no reason not to do SCEA.</p>
<p>^ Said perfectly. Taking that to its logical conclusion, if you don't have a strong application, wait until regular decision. There were several people rejected early from my high school, who won national awards in late winter who very well might be going. Judge carefully what competition you want to go against.</p>
<p>At my high school, it was said that Stanford's the school where it's harder to get in early. Don't believe it, but it's an anecdotal evidence that it's harder to stand out in the SCEA pool. I think nngmm hit the nail on the head--with a strong application, it will make little difference when you apply.</p>
<p>I think having an SCEA is kinda fun.
and it's cool if you can get in early. - less stress later
and remember this is Baby boomer peak yr
and Harvard and Princeton got rid of their programs
Stanford is like a lamppost in a middle of a mosquitoes field</p>
<p>Stanford/Yale EA's are gonna be hard as hell this year probably. But then again they're hard as hell every year..</p>
<p>Stanford's EA accept rate is lower than HYP while the RD rate is higher. One might assume that Stanford EA does not have as much advantage as HYP.</p>
<p>EA doesn't give u substantial boost. It is evaluated based on applicants' strength rather than by how many applicants apply.</p>