<p>"While our staff had discussed the pros and cons of eliminating early decision or moving to an early action plan that is not binding, the reality of how few low-income students apply for any early plans really was compelling for me," UVa. Dean of Admissions John Blackburn said in a school news release.</p>
<pre><code>Early admission programs have long drawn fire for allegedly privileging more affluent students, who are more likely to be aware of such programs and who can more easily forego the option of comparing financial aid offers from several schools. Applicants who apply early to selective schools often are two or three times more likely to be admitted than regular decision applicants.
Yale has said it will defer any decision on its admissions policy until after Harvard's move takes effect, while officials at Brown and MIT have said they have no plans to change their policy. Stanford has stated it is open to change...."
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