<p>Hi CC. I hope you're all having an awesome holiday season. </p>
<p>I applied regular to a college and in one of my supplements, I put that it was my first choice school (it really is), however I didn't apply ED. Of course that's bad because it sounds like i'm lying, but I didn't want to risk getting stuck with a bad financial aid package that my family can't afford (I have low income, but a fully paid off house that's worth quite a bit -- not to brag. We're unsure what we might get.) My sister applied to private schools 2 years ago -- albeit a rather "stingy" one -- and was given VERY little compared to the public state school. Not much has changed since then. I did mention this to the college and had it added as a note to my app, but i'm still nervous about what they'd think. In retrospect, I probably should have applied ED anyway, but I guess it's a bit too late for that, haha. Does anyone know what they might think? Does this (title) happen often?</p>
<p>Thanks for anyone who can answer this. Hope everyone here continues to have a fun holiday season!</p>
<p>I truly do not believe “it sounds like” you’re lying. However, as you know RD admission is generally somewhat more difficult than ED. But you wisely mentioned your situation to your “top target” school. I suspect you may be more alarmed than is warranted. Have a good holiday season and forget about this (heck, one way or another it’s done and it can’t be altered).</p>
<p>It doesn’t seem like you’re lying! Colleges understand that applying ED can be daunting and don’t think that if the school was truly your top choice, you’d apply ED. Addressing it in your application probably further conveyed that fact. That being said, when applying ED to a school, if you feel that you cannot afford to go to the school based on the financial aid package, you are not forced to go. The school will release you from being obligated to attend.</p>
<p>While you CAN escape an ED agreement on grounds that the FA package is unaffordable, you have done yourself a favor by allowing yourself to compare different financial aid packages in the spring. Don’t sweat it too much. What’s done is done!</p>
<p>I agree, you don’t sound like you are lying at all. Many people who feel that they must get a certain level of financial aid choose not to apply ED.</p>
<p>I agree, you were very honest and straightforward and they will recognize that I’m sure. We are in a similar financial situation and my son was unable to apply ED to any school, simply because the financial package is a huge factor for us, and unfortunately our situation is too complicated to predict how much merit or need-based aid he might get.</p>
<p>Thanks all! I apologize for not being able to reply to you all personally (though I’m sure you’re all busy doing holiday stuff) but I wanted to let you guys know that I read all the responses and i’m relieved to hear that it won’t matter too much. While I do regret not researching ED a bit more, I also do agree that it might be better to compare financial options. Thanks again everyone for your time in writing the responses and reading my question! Happy Holidays and have a prosperous new year! </p>
<p>Hi! I know it might seem stingy and all, but you can still switch to ED and you can back out of the agreement if the package does not fulfill your needs This way, you will have a better chance of getting in </p>
This way, you will have a better chance of getting in 
If your essays shine then I’m sure you’ll have no problem getting in