<p>I applied to Northwestern ED because it was the best fit and I could see myself there. I also thought admissions would be a bit easier there and therefore would be a better use of ED than Penn. I would have been ecstatic to get in ED but now that I can’t go there, I’m all the more motivated to work harder on my apps (essays already finished but it doesn’t hurt to write new ones or make the ones I have now even stronger). It’s a wake-up call!</p>
<p>Obviously, given an EA admission to UChicago, there’s no use for me to apply to safeties. I do want to have options among Penn, Duke, HYP and those schools so I can make an informed decision later on. I can see myself at UChicago, but it’s not a perfect fit. Counselor told me UChicago is trying to change the kind of students it admits, so she thought I should give it a try, and maybe she has a point. I’m so happy about UChicago, don’t get me wrong. Please don’t be offended-- I just want to have options.</p>