<p>Should I apply ED II to Carleton College? I am thinking of switching my app last minute -- would there be a benefit to ED II?</p>
<p>-1440/2180
-3.8 GPA (3.4 this semester :()
-Full IB
-Lots and lots of journalism EC's.</p>
<p>My main question is what is the exact benefit of EDII?</p>
<p>a sign of your interest towards the school you're applying to, in your case, Carleton. So if the admission officer see two kids with the same grade, same ED, same everything, exept one's doing EDII and the other one is RD. So would the officer pick the student who will for sure attend the school if accepted, or the student that MIGHT attend if accepted?</p>
<p>There are a ton of reasons to apply EDII!</p>
<p>Carleton rocks tremendously, for one. I was accepted EDI to Carleton, and everyone I've met thus far online has been helpful, friendly, and interesting. Every alum I've met has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic about the school. If you like the quirky, fun, intellectual vibe of the college and you're sure it's your first choice, then go for it. </p>
<p>Also, statistically, you are much more likely to be accepted to Carleton if you apply ED. The RD acceptance rate is somewhere in the mid-20% range, whereas the ED rate is close to 50%. Granted, the applicant pool is somewhat self-selecting, but there's still an edge. Plus, you'll get your decision a bit earlier than the RD folks, which eases the stress!</p>
<p>I would say, however, that ED takes a certain amount of... I don't know how to describe it... Willingness to accept what happens instead of what could have been, methinks, is the best way to phrase it. If you're going to be tortured with second thoughts, don't do it. If you like to have lots of options, even if you'd choose that first-choice in the end, don't do it. But if you can be content with that decision a few months from now, I'd recommend it. </p>
<p>Furthermore, while Carleton meets 100% of demonstrated need, if finances are a heavy concern, ED may not be the best option. Since merit awards at the school are typically only awarded for National Merit Scholars, any money you get will be financial aid if you aren't National Merit. Talk about finances with your parents and see if they're amenable to the idea of ED.</p>
<p>Anyways, whether you chose RD or ED, I wish you luck! Maybe I'll see you at Carleton next year!</p>
<p>Thankfully, money is not an issue.</p>
<p>I am mostly concerned re: an earlier comment I saw saying something to the effect of "In ED II, everyone else's stats are significantly higher so mine will just look miserable in comparison." Which made me worried, as I'm mostly concerned about last semester's grades.</p>
<p>I'm sending them a nice letter along with the ED agreement talking about what I've done this year (Me and my co-editor at the paper fought the principal for the rights to publish an article and won ... there's more detail, of course, but that's the gist). </p>
<p>My good friend with similar stats (except lower grades) got rejected EDI. Ahhh.</p>
<p>I wouldn't be too concerned with your stats. I think the notion of the ED pool being sort of self-selecting is less that they have higher scores/grades, but more that they are the type of people who the school is looking for, y'know? In RD you get people rejected who have great stats but really aren't all that interested in Carleton. The ED pool has more people who are philosophical fits, but that doesn't necessarily mean they have higher GPAs or SAT scores.</p>
<p>Besides, your ECs sound pretty cool/impressive and your stats are great anyways! I think that ED would boost your chances, not harm them.</p>
<p>Thank you! I told my dad last night "Carleton is number one on my list ... the next college starts at 50." Definitely first choice. Now I just have about 24 hours to convince the rents before my father leaves for Las Vegas. Oh dear. I hope I see you next year! :)</p>
<p>Yep, apply ED.</p>
<p>Woo woo for Carleton... MN.. Woo woo!! (... erm... uh... not applying).</p>
<p>Most useless post ever...? Probably.</p>
<p>i totally would've applied ED II if Carleton's in the twin cities</p>