<p>I am extremely interested in applying to Barnard and am considering applying ED.</p>
<p>Does it help my chances of admission if I apply early?</p>
<p>Also, does anyone know the admission rate differences for ED vs. RD?</p>
<p>ED definitely improves chances. regular acceptance rate was 26.9% and I think ED acceptance rate was around 40% or so, but the number are on the website. 4 girls from my school (including myself) were accepted ED and only one girl was accepted regular (she is going to Princeton in the fall.)</p>
<p>I believe that ED is binding at Barnard, though, so be sure the finances are not a problem....</p>
<p>ED is binding <em>everywhere</em>, unlike EA. Be very careful about your finances if you apply ED. Fwiw, ED is yet another way that the system is jiggered in favor of the affluent.</p>
<p>Barnard is fairly clear about their fin aid policies - unusual for most colleges.
<a href="http://www.barnard.edu/services/fa(budget).html%5B/url%5D">http://www.barnard.edu/services/fa(budget).html</a></p>