EA or ED2???? URGENT

Hi, so I am applying to Penn ED, and was initially going to do Uchicago EA (it is my second choice). However, I am now wondering if I should save it for ED2 if I do not get into Penn, but am also worried that come January after I finish all of my other apps, signing a binding agreement will not sound like a good idea, despite how much I love Uchicago. I do believe my essays are strong and my college counselor says that my application “reads well.” What do you think I should do?

If you are worried that signing a binding agreement with UChiago may not sound like a good idea in Jan, you may not want to submit one now. If Penn is your first choice go ED with that and reserve the option (but not the requirement) to go EDII in Jan. for UChicago if need be.

Good luck to you!

PS - DO submit your app to UChicago but submit EA. If deferred you can switch to EDII at that time.

I did the exact same thing!

@GalladeAggron okay great! good luck to us both!

Yes, best of luck to you too! Hope we get admitted…

@GalladeAggron Me too… either one would be amazing!