<p>I have a few questions.</p>
<p>First off, Tufts is definitely my first choice. But to be honest, the main reason I want to apply EDII is because I want less competition.
So is it really true that you have a better advantage doing EDII than RD? Because why would you want to do EDII when you find out the same time as RD applicants if you're accepted?</p>
<p>You should most certainly do ED II if its your number one choice. You find out two months earlier. You are committing yourself and the commitment that they see will be a benefit to you.</p>
<p>If it's your top choice, ED II will be probably a little less competitive, and you do find out earlier, and etc. It's a great idea if it's your top choice.</p>
<p>From my tufts Admin Officer:</p>
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"Regarding EDII, the academic statistics of the students we admit early (either I or II) are virtually the same as the students we admit regular. The benefit comes in that we are reviewing a smaller pool of applicants at that time and thus it may be easier to distinguish yourself in the applicant pool. Your committed interest to Tufts certainly gives us confidence in your assessment of match with our programs. If you know Tufts is your first choice, the only potential drawback to applying early is that if you are applying for financial aid you will not have the ability to compare financial aid packages offered from other school with the Tufts package. We guarantee to meet the demonstrated need of all the students we admit so you financial aid package from Tufts would be the same in ED as in Regular."
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