<p>I really love Vassar, it's a clear first choice, and I want to apply ED. Now the question is, which ED option? For some backround...</p>
<p>ACT Comp: 27
English: 30
Math: 26
Reading: 28
Science: 23
10 on essay</p>
<p>GPA: About 3.3/3.4ish, school doesn't weigh.
Sex: Male
Race: White
From AZ</p>
<p>I'm applying to Vassar ED not only because I love it, but also because I'm hoping my excellent recs, essays, and high interest will balance my low GPA and scores. I'm taking the ACT again tomorrow, hoping for a 28+ (ideally a 30), but I won't know my scores until November 14-16 online, which isn't too good for Vassar's EDI. If they're good, I'll just priority mail them to Vassar.</p>
<p>But I'm assuming that if I apply to Vassar EDI, then Vassar will not see my semester grades. Yet if I apply EDII, then Vassar will. However, Vassar is not the only selective college I'm applying to, and at this point, I'm merely trying to maximize my chances at getting into a good school. My plan would be to...</p>
<p>Apply to Vassar EDI. if accepted, then that's fantastic. If rejected and/or deferred, then apply EDII to Macalester College.</p>
<p>Does the above admissions plan sound good? Or should I just wait and apply EDII to Vassar?</p>
<p>In the instructions part of the application packet (on-line) it says Vassar will NOT review anyone's application without first quarter grades. So you MUST submit them or your application will be held in limbo or deferred until you send them.</p>
<p>Ok, I'll send those quarter grades in then.</p>
<p>But what option, given my current status, should I apply under? Option 1 or 2?</p>
<p>ive always been confused about this: if you get rejected ed1 can you apply ed2 at another school?</p>
<p>cuz that was my plan too, but i cant find anywhere that says whether im allowed to do it!</p>
<p>and ive always wondered whether it looks as good to apply ed2 as ed1 considering the deadline is the same as rd...</p>
<p>but here is my advice for you (not that im an expert at all):
if you think your semester grades will be STELLAR, apply ed2. if youre quarter grades are stellar, apply ed1... that may be oversimplifying the situation but thats how i would look at it if i was in your shoes. i have no idea about your chances as i dont know much specifically about vassar's admissions process, though :/</p>
<p>I've asked several colleges, so the answer is yes: if you apply to, say, college X ed1 and are REJECTED or DEFERRED, then you can go right ahead and apply ed2 to college y, as the binding contract you made to college x would only be in effect if you were ACCEPTED. </p>
<p>And though many debate it, all colleges say that they consider both ED applicant pools in the same way, and that no one pool is stronger or enjoying a higher admit rate than the other.</p>