<p>I'm really interested in Trinity University and will be applying there for sure. But, should I apply EA or RD? Which one has a lesser competitive pool?</p>
<p>FYI- I am an international student who will be applying for fin. aid.</p>
<p>Also, I would like to get a PhD in Economics after I graduate. How is Trinity's reputation with grad schools? Will Trinity give me a boost?</p>
<p>Trinity is a well ranked school. I can’t really tell you for sure though if it gives you a boost per se since I’m not sure of your definition of a boost,but its a really good school. I didn’t apply EA, so I don’t know if you can even do that if you’re applying for aid, cos most schools will tell you that you have to apply RD if you’re applying for aid. Make sure that they really do have a policy of extending aid to people who apply EA. Once you check, if they don’t, don’t worry about it too much. Trinity is a very generous school when it comes to aid, and is known for that too. I applied RD and still got the aid I was asking for, which was substantial. As long as you have good SAt scores(above 2000 at least) and nice grades from high school, you shouldn’t have a problem</p>
<p>Does anybody have more to add?</p>
<p>bump 10 char</p>
<p>I really don’t see any disadvantage of applying EA. You find out sooner if you are accepted and still don’t have to reply w/answer until May 1. ED is another story if you need substantial FA.</p>
<p>If you apply for aid apply RD since they compare all the applicants and decide which applicants they will give aid to. </p>
<p>Trinity doesn’t factor in Writing in for the SAT btw</p>
<p>I will be applying for aid. So, is it better to apply ED,EA or RD. I’m an international student.</p>
<p>ED is only for those for whom a school is their first choice to the degree that they are willing to turn down anything else. If you want to be able to choose among other acceptances, then ED isn’t for you. If it’s far and away your first choice, then it’s a different matter.</p>
<p>Ask the international advisor but my guess is that regular decision is the way to go for aid.</p>
<p>I’m an entering freshman from Vietnam. Yes you can apply EA if you need aid, but I applied EA last year and was deferred to RD because of big financial need. The same happened to a few international students that I know. I guess they want to compare all the students in the international pool before deciding who to admit and give aid to. So, I would apply EA since there’s no disadvantage (like someone said): If you’re an excellent applicant, perhaps you’ll get admitted early, with aid; and if they think you need a lot of aid, you’ll get deferred. It’d be a pretty safe bet. </p>
<p>And yes, although ED should probably boost your chances, you need to think carefully if Trinity is your first choice.</p>
<p>According to Trinity’s financial aid policy, admitted internationals will have their need fully met.</p>