So I’m a twin, and my sister is already accepted to a college

I am applying to college the same year as my twin sister, and my sister already got into her ED school. We were both questbridge finalists but we both didn’t get matched. However for the option of applying ED, she applied to one of the most selective schools (I won’t specify) and for me, I decided to take a shot at more different schools and apply every college RD. Because the college she got into was in my match ranking, my application is already handed in to RD. I specified that I have another sibling applying to that college in my application, and I was just wondering if the admissions officers will take that into account? We both have very similar stats (qb finalist, my sat is 10 points lower, act is same, and gpa is 0.03 lower, our activities are similar) so I guess the only difference would be our essays? Also our intended majors are different, she wants to do chemical engineering and I want to do computer science. I really want to attend the same college with my sister, and I am kind of regretting not applying for ED. Would the college know that my sister was already admitted, and would that have an effect on the decision?

Your sister’s admission decision will have no impact on yours.

Does the school have ED2? You could switch your application to that.

Otherwise, I think you have to wait. You could contact the AO and let them know that it is your first choice, that your sister will be going, that it is your FIRST choice, of any updates to your record or awards, and that it is your first choice. Show lots of interest. Go for another visit if you can.

The school likely doesn’t have an incentive to treat you any different than non twins. You are not quads that can get on Good Morning America. By her applying ED and you not, you have shown that you don’t want to be considered a package deal.

Does your twin also want to go to college with you? Admissions might be wary of getting mixed in an internal family disagreement (e.g. your twin wants to try life solo).

I agree that by applying RD you have signaled the college is not firmly your #1 choice. Changing your app to ED2 would help. You can try a letter, but I don’t think it will improve your chances much. After all, your sister is obligated to attend with or without you now, no? That puts you in the same position as any other candidate who just professes that she/he really, really loves the school, but now you’re asking for favorable consideration that might not be quite fair to the RD pool at large.

I think it is worth calling and asking, but consider it a gift along the lines of one from a higher power if things work out the way you hope.

Actually, colleges do like to accept both twins. It is similar line of thinking to legacy status… colleges know that donations tend to be higher per person if there are multiple people from the same family.

You can assume this doesn’t work against you…and might help a bit. Do reach out to the school to express your interest. (Be sure your twin is on board with your joining her, though).