<p>The logic behind the question is this: Yale RD is statistically about 6 times more selective than Penn ED; if I don't get in to Penn off ED, I'm pretty sure that says that Yale wouldn't want me either. </p>
<p>If I'm going to apply (binding) early decision to a school like UPenn, is it worth writing an application to Yale regular decision?</p>
<p>note: if it helps, I have a 34 ACT and other great stats so I don't think either school would turn me away immediately.</p>
<p>I don’t get the point of this thread. </p>
<p>If you get into UPenn ED, you’ll go. If UPenn rejects you, then your chances of being accepted to Yale are not great, but you could apply just because you want Yale. If UPenn defers you, then maybe your chances at Yale are about equal to that of UPenn and you could decide to apply because you want Yale. Ant any rate, you should deal with this question if and when the time comes. You’ll have about two weeks between UPenn’s decision and Yale’s RD deadline to submit your application. </p>
<p>Yes. You can’t assume all Ivies are looking for the same things. Yes, good grades, a rigorous class schedule, and leadership in extracurriculars are all pretty much required when applying to Ivies, but after that each Ivy has it’s own personality and has different qualities they are looking for in an applicant. You may be a better fit for Yale and not UPenn, (or vice versa), and that could cause you to get accepted into Yale and rejected from UPenn, even though statistically Yale should have been harder for you to get into. Or, maybe in Yale’s applicant pool this year, there are 1,000 kids who, on paper, look like you (same intended major, same classes, similar extracurrics and interests, etc.), but in Penn’s applicant pool there are only 100. Thus you would be more attractive to UPenn because you happen to stand out in that particular applicant pool. There are lots of factors that you can’t control or anticipate that can and will affect your admissions decisions - and that’s true no matter what schools you are applying to. My advice is to apply to any school you feel you are qualified for. Don’t limit yourself just because of what you think might happen. Let the admissions staff make the decision as to whether you can actually attend or not. If you apply, the answer could be ‘yes’ or it could be ‘no,’ but if you don’t, the answer will surely be ‘no.’
(This is coming from someone who was accepted into 3 Ivy League schools, including Yale.)</p>
<p>Yes it is “worth” your time. It’s probably worth the $. Is it worth the emotional investment? That’s up to you.</p>
<p>I didn’t get into UChicago EA but I got into Yale, Stanford, and Columbia RD. One school’s decision does not indicate what another will decide. Just because you didn’t get into UPenn ED does not mean you shouldn’t apply to more selective schools RD.</p>
<p>@PurpleScholar your explanation of the applicant pool variation makes a lot of sense. Thanks. I’ll take your advice and apply to schools I think I’m qualified for :)</p>
<p>@Tanboyrunfast this is unrelated to the thread, but which school did you choose to attend? just curious</p>
<p>At this level of selectivity, results are very difficult to predict. If you are a plausible candidate for both schools, apply to both of them.</p>