Early application/decision advantanges/non-binding

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<p>To parents and prospective students, based on our experience, take advantage of non- binding early application/decisions. Many of these schools are listed in "Colleges that change lives"</p>

<p>Many schools (especially if you visit) offer non-binding early applications and decisions, often with a fee waiver for the application. My son applied early at: Tulane, Washington and Jefferson, Westminster (Pa), Ohio Wesleyan, WVU Honors College, Bridgewater.</p>

<p>At each school, he was admitted and received a major scholarship. My sense is that early applications are helpful, especially if your child is in their upper tier of applicants.</p>

<p>So if you/your child is interested in a specific school or two, I would urge an early application/decision. While my son was in their upper tier of applicants, his results at similar schools regular decision was mixed.</p>

<p>RD: Admitted: Franklin and Marshall, Kalamazoo (major scholarship), Allegheny (major scholarship.</p>

<p>Waitlist: Haverford, Dickinson, Washington & Lee, Macalester.
Denied :George Washington U.
Waiting: Georgetown, Columbia.</p>

<p>Best wishes to all!</p>

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<p>I miss the point of early application/decision when your S applies to 16 colleges, and still, with several acceptances from the EA/ED he still hasn’t made up his mind.</p>

<p>I would think that this approach of applying is contrary to what the EA/ED colleges have in mind, and I’m unsure what you would like parents to learn from your approach.</p>

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<p>Just thought the results were interesting and my son was having touble deciding on a school, I’ll delete.</p>