<p>wondering if one's chances at RISD improve if you apply by the 12/15 EA deadline compared to the February general deadline? How to get a sense of this?</p>
<p>My daughter would rather take more time with her last three portfolio pieces and apply in Feb, than push to get them done by 12/15. Just wondering if it's easier to get in if you apply by 12/15...anyone know?</p>
<p>Honestly I don't have any idea, but my application is done at RISD, and the impression I've got is just that if you finish your app so early they don't want to make you wait for so long to get your decision, and thats about it, so they evaluate in two batches....
Well thats what I think. I'm not sure about chances.</p>
<p>I think the percentages are better if you apply early. But the way I figure it, if your portfolio isn't quite ready, the percentages aren't necessarily going to help you. And you are probably up against greater competition in the first round. Also I'm pretty sure that if you get turned down in the first round, they don't consider you in the second round. If you don't make the cut first time, no second try in Feb. (Check their website on that, though, because I could be misremembering.)</p>
<p>Yes Heron, if you're told a no is Jan then you won't be pushed over for re-review with the next batch.</p>
<p>This is very similar to the Early Response system of Michigan. Its quite simple - finish app early, get to know early, thats it. I think the % admitted might be the same, or differ very slightly.</p>
<p>According to USNWR, last year's admissions statistics were: 44% acceptance for EA, 32% for RD.</p>
<p>But like most EA programs, the higher acceptance rate primarily reflects a more competitive applicant pool in the EA round. (Unlike binding ED programs, which do tend to give a boost.) You have to be pretty confident -- and highly organized -- to submit your portfolio early and not want to be "tweaking" it for a few more weeks.</p>
<p>I would recommend that the OP's daughter take her time in order to do her best with her portfolio, because that is really where RISD focuses when reviewing applications.</p>