I was wondering if applying rd reduced your chance of getting a merit award, and if it did how significantly. I’m a pretty competitive applicant, with a 35 act, and a gpa in the top 2 percent of my class. I also have pretty good ec’s and letters of rec. Although I wasn’t able to visit the school, I did write a Why Tulane essay that was right at the limit (about 800 words), which I hope demonstrates my interest, and i really do like the school.
My friend got a 30k a year scholarship with a less competitive application during ea. Do you think i can get something similar in the rd round?