SCEA & Early Decision/Action - Higher Chances?

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<p>Sorry I tried looking for earlier threads about this but couldn't find this (obviously my searching skills leave much room for improvement).</p>

<p>Isn't it true though, because universities
a) like to see dedication to their school alone (if it's SCEA/Early DECISION)
b) will be guaranteed a higher yield (in a way...and this DOES determine their rankings, which matters a lot to them).</p>

<p>I'm talking about Ivies and the top 10 schools.
Also, if based on that, would ED > EA then for admissions?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Waiting up for my wayward son, but too tired to read this. Hope it helps</p>

<p>[Ivy</a> League Admission Statistics for Class of 2014 Hernandez College Consulting, Inc. and Ivy League <b style=“color:black;background-color:#ffff66”>Admission</b> Help](<a href=“http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:LUv3KHxebQ4J:www.hernandezcollegeconsulting.com/ivy-league-admissions-statistics/+admission+data+early+decision&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari]Ivy”>http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:LUv3KHxebQ4J:www.hernandezcollegeconsulting.com/ivy-league-admissions-statistics/+admission+data+early+decision&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari)</p>

<p>After you look at this link for early decisions and actions, go to the bottom and take a look at the class of 2013 for an early versus regular statistic.</p>

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<p>Statistically, ED is better, you’re right. When they can guarantee your matriculation, they’re more likely to admit you.</p>

<p>I think the big advantage to SCEA over RD is that you’re in a separate applicant pool, and one that is much smaller. If you have a strong application, I always figure you’re much less likely to get lost in the shuffle EA or SCEA.</p>

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<p>ED will benefit you.</p>

<p>EA and SCEA, however, typically have more competitive (albeit smaller) applicant pools, which can make it difficult for the non-national debate champions/published authors/etc to stand out.</p>