I have tried to track down admit rates for ED1 vs ED 2 for last year’s admissions cycle, but can’t find any insight. I know ED vs Regular is a big difference at WashU, but how about between the ED1 and ED2 cohorts?
Thanks!
You may ask. When we visited they were very up front that the ED rate was 40% - and they pushed and pushed and pushed. I believe back then (4 years ago) it was just one ED.
But you might call and ask - or watch a virtual session and ask in the Q&A. At least b4, they were open about it.
I’d imagine it would be little different. ED is all about yield/revenue, etc. and that wouldn’t be different regardless of the time frame. In ED2, they know you probably applied elsewhere and didn’t get in.
In the end, it shouldn’t matter. If you choose to ED, you should choose to ED at the school you want to be - and not play a game with it.
But my guess is - they do have the data and likely would provide it if requested. And asking on a virtual session may be the best way to go.
The other question that I might have is that they no longer track demonstrated interest. Does that mean their reliance on ED will go down? I’m sure the answer is no - but that’s the ultimate demonstration of interest…but elite schools are filling more and more of the class from ED.
Good luck to you.
Not sure they publish ED1 vs ED2 but statistics from last year:
11% Overall admit rate
27% Early Decision admit rate
8% Regular Decision admit rate
The 33,634 applications have been reviewed. The 4,374 admission decisions have been released.
Turner said she is thrilled with this year’s pool of talented applicants, who hail from across the globe, including all 50 states and 45 countries. Among the admitted students, 13% are Pell Grant-eligible, 15% are Black, 15% are Latino and 10% are first-generation in their families to attend college.
Admissions: By the numbers
Total applications: 33,634
Total admitted students: 4,374
Total Early Decision 1 and 2 applications: 3,754
Total percent of applicants who submitted test scores: 59%
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions faced another daunting challenge: providing a holistic review to 33,634 applications, a 20% increase. Like many selective schools, Washington University went test-optional this admissions cycle, prompting the spike in applications. About 41% of Washington University applicants did not submit an ACT or SAT score.
Admissions officers worked long days, nights and weekends, sometimes reaching back out to applicants, school counselors and teachers for additional insights. Staff and current students also conducted 2,768 virtual interviews as a way to get to know applicants.
For the first time, Washington University also invited students to provide a short video about themselves, and 27% of applicants took the university up on the offer.
The university has reserved 1,795 seats for the Class of 2025, about 60% of which already have been filled by Early Decision 1 and 2 candidates as well as the 60 students who matched to Washington University through QuestBridge, which connects talented low-income and first-generation students to selective universities.
Even if the numbers were available I don’t think it is worth comparing ED1 and ED2 rates. As one admission officer explained to me -since virtually all hooked applicants apply ED1 the ED1 admit rate is typically a bit higher – however for an unhooked applicant there is likely no meaningful difference.
In the end, it’s a guaranteed butt in seat - and that’s what they schools are seeking - and the top ones are taking advantage of.
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