I wanted to apply ED, but couldn't?

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of William and Mary
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<p>This is is a slightly odd question. A month ago I was planning to apply ED to WM (my #1 choice) and got all my gears in motion to get my application completed for the deadline.</p>

<p>I polished off all my essays and had my recommendations sent out. Then, to my surprise my parents decided that it would be better if I applied RD, saying that "they would feel more comfortable if I had more options." I guess that is understandable from their point of view, but since WM is my first choice, I would much rather know in December than March or April...</p>

<p>Anyway, would it hold any weight during admissions if I made it clear that WM is my first choice, and that I would attend if admitted? My recommendations were actually sent out before the ED deadline, so they are post marked before Nov 1st and I assume they are sitting in a folder somewhere in Williamsburg. </p>

<p>Also, while I'm at it it, does a 2050 SAT or a 31 ACT give a Puerto Rican Male like myself a solid shot? </p>

<p>Course rigor and extracurriculars are quite solid. (<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/815642-3-3-gpa-2050-sat-31-act-thats-my-life.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/815642-3-3-gpa-2050-sat-31-act-thats-my-life.html&lt;/a> if anyone cares to look at that...)</p>

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<p>In-state you have a shot, OOS may be pushing it - looking at the numbers alone. I think that showing that you are familiar with and appreciate the school would help your application to a degree, but I am not sure of the wisdom of directly stating that it is your #1 choice. That one could fall in either direction, IMHO.
Good luck!</p>

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<p>I think that if you noted in your application that you had intended to apply ED but your parents asked you to apply RD that might carry a bit more weight than simply stating W&M is your top choice (the Committee likely hears that a lot RD).</p>