Priority Review vs Early Decision

<p>Quick question:
Since Priority Review is considered RD, will I be able to apply to UPenn's ED while applying to Rochester's PR?
Thanks in advance</p>

<p>Please chance me here:
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<p>In short, yes. D has done an ED1, an ED2, one EA, and Rochester PR all with no trouble. You just have to wait for a non-acceptance ED1 to do the ED2, but regular EAs and PR are no trouble, just don’t do anything the obligates you to attend. Penn doesn’t even care if you do SCEA, although the SCEA school would not look favorably on you doing Penn ED.</p>

<p>So follow up question, you said it is possible to do an ED, EA, and PR at the same time? Would it be possible for me to do ED at Penn, PR at Rochester, and EA somewhere else in the same year?
Thanks!</p>

<p>Yes, the only trick will be avoiding SCEA schools, as you’ll be violating their policy by applying ED to Penn. As long as you are just applying to regular EA schools, apply to as many of those as you want. Just know that in case of acceptance to Penn, you’ll have blown a whole lot of admissions fees, but that’s a First World problem most people can live with.</p>

<p>Also know that although it might appear easier to get in Penn ED, that is really only true for certain hooked applicants. Penn specifically requires legacies to apply ED to get the legacy edge, athletes and URMs always get an ED edge, Average Joes pretty much have the same chance they’ll have RD. There might be a slight advantage, but it’s nothing to get too excited about.</p>

<p>@MrMom62 So basically, I have nothing (except money) to lose by applying ED to UPenn, since it is my top choice. What different types of “Hooked Applicants” are there?</p>

<p>OP, continue to enjoy your sophomore year!</p>