<p>The so-called "RD pool" includes not only the RD applicants but between 1-2000 deferred SCEA applicants.</p>
<p>Last year, there were roughly 700 "original" SCEA admits, and also another 249 DEFERRED early applicants who were admitted later. This means that an astonishing 60-65% of the seats were filled by early pool applicants.</p>