<p>Yes, but what if there are two three or four schools at the top of the list, and the kid just wants to be done? Provided FA is not an issue, why not apply ED to a school you feel would be wonderful & where you have a decent chance of acceptance? To some degree these kids' #1 schools are VERY subjective picks, not always thoroughly researched. If you can't decide between the top two, ED can still be useful. Obviously you don;t apply ED to a school that would not thrill you to attend.</p>