<p>oxy is definitely my top choice and i was planning to apply ED1 until i read that in 2012 admissions, the ED admissions rate was lower than the regular decision admissions rate. i don't know about 2013 ED admissions, but it kind of worried me a bit. i just want them to know i'm really serious about the school and that i would want nothing more than to get in. i also wanted to know which option would be best for someone needing as much financial aid as they could get. does your application date have any affect on aid? </p>
<p>thanks so much.</p>