<p>I agree with Momsdream and Donemom--if your kid is certain--and has by history been decisive and content with his/her decisions--ED is a wonderful opportunity to simplify the senior year (which is stressful in any case). I had always been skeptical about ED, but my son found a school that was a clear first choice and good fit and he has always been clear-minded and content (even stubborn) once he makes up his mind. While I was a little disappointed to miss the college visiting scene (we never even got to my alma mater)--once I'd lived through one college app as a bystander--I was more than happy to be "done" also! Its probably not a bad idea to ask kids to think about what their decision-making style is/has been--looking back at other things in their life (camp, sports,... etc.) and just consider that a factor in whether ED is their "style" or not. Its really a method--not a strategy....</p>