<p>“Acceptance of an early decision offer, does NOT intrinsically lead to a withdrawal of RD applications.”</p>
<p>Correct. You must withdraw each of them yourself.</p>
<p>“Do not apply for ED if you’re looking for substantial amount of aid.”</p>
<p>I don’t see any connection between ED and the amount of aid. There are important factors to consider, but this isn’t one of them. A top student with $0 EFC applying ED to a school that meets full need (with minimal loans) can get a “free ride.”</p>
<p>“SCEA at Yale and Stanford is actually disadvantageous for solid but not phenomenal applicants.”</p>
<p>No opinion.</p>
<p>“Schools of equal or similar stature share information about the applicants.”</p>
<p>At least in some cases, yes, e.g., when deans at various schools know each other, they may talk about applicants.</p>