<p>Correct me if I am wrong....arent the acceptance rates to UChicago for EA very similar if not the same as RD?</p>
<p>Yes they are similar, but this year they will be lower for ED, probably also for RD but to a lesser extent.</p>
<p>GroovyGeek, this year's Chicago ED acceptance rate is zero, because they don't have ED! :) But, of course, regarding EA, I agree with you.</p>
<p>The advantage to doing EA is deferral. Apply EA- get deffered, BEG and send in more information, and then maybe get accepted. Apply RD and you dont' have the second chance- you get rejected.</p>
<p>Also, first choice housing for EA! ...not that that has anything to do with "chances".</p>
<p>I second DannonWater's comment, speaking from experience...</p>
<p>Assuming that you do get deferred and you start begging via e-mail, will they respond?</p>