<p>Lets say i ED to a school, get deferred, then get accepted from the regular pool.</p>
<p>Will i still be at an financial aid disadvantage as if i were to become accepted from the ED pool?</p>
<p>(Oh and..how often does getting deferred then accepted happen?)</p>
<p>Both of those answers depend on the school. I believe most schools treat ED applicants fairly (otherwise there would be fewer ED applicants in later years). Many schools accept few or none from their deferred pool, while others accept more. Being deferred is better than being outright rejected.</p>
<p>Bargeld, it depends entirely on the school. Some schools don’t even defer ED candidates. You are either accepted or rejected. UVA is an example. You have to research or ask admissions what their stats are for those who get accepted after being deferred ED. They may not even be able to tell you other than to cite some figures from prior years which may vary widely.</p>
<p>As for financial aid disadvantage, my answer is no, you would not be. But then, at individual schools, who the heck knows what internal mechanism could be at work. Do keep in mind that many schools do practice merit within need, and so those kids that the school wants the most will get the better financial aid packages. Whether you are deferred from ED or not would not enter into the picture, but how you stack up with the other accepted candidates in terms of how much the school wants you would.</p>