<p>I think that if your D really falls in love with a "target" school, ie. she is within but not at the top of their range, ED is still a good idea. First of all, there is so much more to admissions than just basic stats, so even a school that seems to be within range can end up with a disappointment. Secondly, her whole senior year will be a lot more enjoyable if she has everything resolved early. So, in my view, its more about her certainty about the school that how much of a reach it might be.</p>