I’m considering applying Early Decision (the acceptance rate is more than double the regular decision) for their clarinet program yet I’m still curious if scholarships can still be rewarded. I heard ED in general there is no incentive for admissions officers to give students merit scholarships.
Do you have ED vs RD stats just for Bienen? If not, I am not sure the overall ED and RD rates are a good analog for Bienen’s.
Bienen’s website instructs potential applicants to contact them if one is considering applying ED to Bienen:
https://www.music.northwestern.edu/admission/undergraduate/faq
Bienen does offer merit scholarships…they are highly competitive and reduce one’s calculated need (so, no stacking):
When you speak with someone at Bienen, you should directly ask about the merit aid in ED vs. RD.
https://www.music.northwestern.edu/admission/undergraduate/financial-aid
Run NU’s net price calculator to get an estimated COA, because scholarships don’t stack this should be fairly accurate (although based on 2019/20 costs). Note the NPCs may not be accurate if your parents are divorced, own a business, or own real estate beyond a primary home.
Good luck.
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