<p>I have a few questions. I am seriously contending whether or not to apply to George Washington University for Early Decision II. I believe I am (1350/1600, 3.6 GPA, etc.) what they are looking for and have a good chance of being admitted. Financial aid, however, is a very important factor for me and George Washington is known for being ridiculously expensive. So, I was wandering if applying for early decision would be foolish, as I might receive less aid? Also, I would like to attend law school (Columbia, Berkeley, Stanford, etc.) upon graduation and I was wandering if GWU retains a good standing?</p>
<p>GWU is a good school but one of the most expensive. Generally speaking ED is a bad idea if you need financial aid. Why not just apply RD and see where all of your applications and financial offers fall?</p>
<p>Thanks, I'm worried I won't be admitted via regular decision (I think I suffer from paranoia). My EFC is zero, so if my financial need is not met can I refuse to attend (I know it's binding, but there are extenuating circumstances)?</p>
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<p>vindaloo....</p>
<p>For some schools, if there is a financial need grant included, early decision acceptance is an offer that can be rejected without consequence. E.g., the EFC (if any) might require liquidation of an asset that the family is unable or unwilling to perform. The GWU site doesn't seem to address this issue, so their policy is unknown, but people seem to consider most schools understanding in this respect. A call or email to GWU should provide the answer. Part of the ED criticism is that it works against needy students, so (I think) schools should be sensitive to this issue.</p>
<p>Thanks, a lot.</p>
<p>I was wandering if anyone who was accepted via ED I or II could provide their stats and the amount they received in aid?</p>
<p>bump.........</p>
<p>There's a GWU forum on here. That is where this question should go.</p>