Should I apply SCEA????

[imlikeabird2]

I don’t feel like I am ready with my supplementals like I haven’t even drafted my 500 word one and I just finished my Common App essay. Is the advantage of applying early going to outweigh a potentially stronger application?!?

Freaking out Thanks!

[IxnayBob]

In a word, no. Yale says

Applying Single-Choice Early Action does not increase the likelihood of being admitted to Yale. Historically, the rate of admission among early applicants has been higher than the overall admission rate because many of our strongest candidates, from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, apply early. We therefore offer this advice: Apply for Single-Choice Early Action if you want to receive a decision in mid-December and you are confident of the credentials you will be presenting to the admissions committee early in your senior year. An Early Action applicant must meet the same criteria for admission as an applicant in the regular pool. A thoughtful college search and a careful assessment of your readiness to present a strong application as early as November 1, are key. Candidates who need more time, for whatever reason, will be better served by our Regular Decision process.

I tend to take Yale at its word.

[cttwenty15]

Take the time to put together the very best application you can. You only get once chance to hit the submit button.
There are lots of us who applied Regular Decision last year and got in! Good luck

[T26E4]

one of the best reasons NOT to apply SCEA is not having your very best app ready. Don’t risk submitting a rushed app. The “boost” for SCEA simply doesn’t exist as you’d like it to. Take your time. You won’t regret it.

[imlikeabird2]

Thank you!