<p>If I apply Early Decision, would the admissions committee consider my senior grades up to that point? </p>
<p>Also, would applying ED affect how I am considered for merit scholarships? Would I be considered in the context of the ED pool? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>@treeleaf, if you submit first-quarter grades for an ED application we can consider them.</p>
<p>Those students who are admitted ED are looked at for merit awards once we’ve reviewed the Regular Decision pool. So those students are compared to the others who are also competitive for scholarships. All students who receive merit awards are notified in March once we’ve been able to review all applicants.</p>
<p>great, thanks for the help!</p>