<p>^ You are comparing apples to oranges. There is no way to compare the EA strategies that U Chicago/Yale use with any ED program including the one at Carleton. The latter drives up yield numbers, drops down acceptance numbers, and brings in more full-pay students who are unable to compare financial aid offers. The EA programs just gives those universities more time to “show the love” to those accepted candidates who may just call it a day and choose not to fill out more applications.</p>