Should I apply ED, despite having financial problems/not really sure if I want to go to that school?

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<p>There's this school that I am really interested in, but I'm reluctant because a) the location (it's pretty much in the middle of nowhere, and as a girl who loves being in the city, this could pose a problem!) and b) the cost of it...</p>

<p>Other than that, this school seems to offer what I want in a college, and out of all the other colleges I'm applying to, this one stands out the most to me. Being away from the city might help me concentrate more on school, but I'm scared of being so bored and not being able to find a job to help pay for school... what do you guys think? Should I just apply as RD, or take the chance with ED? My SAT scores aren't the best but they kind of fit into their range... however, their 75 percentile score is more than 150 points higher than mine, and my score is only 55 points higher than their 25 percentile scores... I was told that having your scores closer to their 75 percentile range is better. This school is Test-Optional, so should I opt out of sending my scores? I have a good list of EC and work experience in my family's business/my school's yearbook (trust me, we run it like it's a publication business... it's so serious!), but is it enough to go without SAT scores?</p>

<p>Thank you so much for your time!</p>

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<p>Applying binding ED is only appropriate if the school is your clear first choice, and you have no need to compare financial aid offers with other schools.</p>

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You have no way of knowing that. The 75% percentile.for the SAT is not additive. A student who is in the 75th percentile for math may not be in the 75th percentile for CR or writing.</p>

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<p>Being in the mid-50 percentiles means you’re competitive, especially for ED, but I don’t think you want to go that route. Too many unanswered questions that need answering to be locked into the school at this point. Just go for RD and fully explore your options and concerns.</p>

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<p>I meant their accumulative score. Or do they prioritize individual scores more than the total score?</p>