I have recently decided that Pomona is my first choice school. The deadline for ED II is the same as regular decision, so I guess I was wondering the cons of applying ED II.
I am a financial need student and if Pomona could not fulfill my need (assuming I was accepted ED II) would I be able to back out?
Is there really a statistical advantage of EDII?
What happens if I get rejected and my other safety colleges I want to apply to have deadlines that already passed? I am under the impression that I cannot apply anywhere else if I am applying EDII to Pomona.
Run the NPC for Pomona College. This should give you an idea of what you would be asked to pay to attend (unless, your parent’s are divorced, own a business or other real estate — then NPC’s aren’t as accurate.)
If you feel you can pay what the NPC says, then go ahead and apply ED II. If the FA comes in and it is not enough you can back out. Technically, you can do this regardless of whether you ran the NPC, but ethically, you should have at least made a good faith effort before applying (IMO).
(VERY IMPORTANT*) You should apply to all other schools RD as usual because with ED II you won’t find out until AFTER RD deadlines have passed.
After (and only after) you are accepted and the FA is good and you have put down your enrollment deposit, you are required to withdraw all other applications.
The obvious “con” for ED II is that you won’t have the luxury of comparing FA (including merit scholarships) offers. You are obligated to accept Pomona if the FA is acceptable.
Thank you! @ClaremontMom That was exactly what I needed to know.