<p>Given that ED decisions usually come around 12/15... does this mean I should complete ALL my RD apps pretty much by that time too (because 15 days until 1/1 -deadline does not give me much room for essays + reccs). So yea, this means I have to finish all my apps even if I apply early?...</p>
<p>Oh and does First Trimester/Semester grades matter for Early Decision Candidates? My first trimester grades dont come out until 11/25, which is 25 days after the ED deadline.</p>
<p>1) Yes. Assume for a moment you get rejected from your ED school. Are you really going to want to sit down immediately and complete all of your RD apps? Do you really think they'd be any good? Even assume that you only get deferred from your ED. Wouldn't it be easier just to hit a button and enter a credit card number than to have to finish the apps?</p>
<p>2) Depends on the school. 11/25 is past the deadline for the app, but not for the consideration.</p>