When do you KNOW that ED is the right choice?

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I know, it’s a little more than a week before the Penn ED deadline. Don’t worry; I’ve almost completed my app.</p>

<p>I’m having a lot of trouble choosing between going Penn ED and going RD to all the schools I am applying to. Penn is my first choice, definitely, definitely. However, my parents keep scaring me into thinking I’ll be making a mistake-- keep reminding me that I might, over the loooong months before April 1 and May 1 change my mind about which school I want to attend…keep reminding me that I might view things differently in April when I know where I’ve got accepted…keep reminding me that my plans might change…MIGHT.</p>

<p>All really big MIGHT’S.</p>

<p>When I’m not being brainwashed by my parents (i mean that in a very light-hearted way), I’m positive I want to go ED to Penn. But when I get to talking to them, and they get to talking me out of it, I start to doubt my decision.</p>

<p>And on top of that, after recently visiting Manhattan (and Philly), I’ve decided that I love Manhattan to the core. But the last thing I want to do is choose a college mainly because I love the city in which it is located. </p>

<p>How can I KNOW that going ED is the right choice? I feel that Penn is absolutely the place for me, and I don’t see my plans changing…It feels right, usually…but I just feel so confused.</p>

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<p>It sounds like your parents are trying to make you doubt the choice of going ED. Such is nonsense because you should go with what you feel. (It would be a different matter if they say they won't pay for your tuition)</p>

<p>I can tell you that a heavy load of RD application sucks big time. Getting in ED will be very relaxing, especially acceptance at a good school like Penn.</p>

<p>Lastly, Penn's ED is statistically favorable in the application process because they know that ED people are more likely to be happier at Penn.</p>

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<p>cwayne06 </p>

<p>At this point in your college process, you should listen to your heart
Your heart appears to belong at Penn....but I hope you have the same feeling for your safety.</p>