Video: Is Early Decision Really an Advantage at Top Colleges?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ม.ค. 2019
- Early decision admission is a way to boost your chances at top universities. If you want to go to the Ivy League or other schools like Stanford, University of Chicago, and Johns Hopkins, then it makes sense to apply early decision. Watch the video to hear Mark's take on why.
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I see, thanks for the advice. 🇺🇸🤓
you're welcome!
Thanks a lot for this video! I have a question~ Upenn provides a higher proportion of financial aid to international students with nationality of Canada, Mexico and the United States, does this mean that the University of Pennsylvania is more inclined to admit international students of these three nationalities in the ED admissions? THANKS A LOT !
What happens if you apply early decision but the financial aid you receive isn't enough... is it possible yo then not attend that university
But do the top universities really care about that? For example, Harvard knows that when they accept a student, there's no way he's not accepting that opportunity (as if it is an early application), so it doesn't matter to Harvard for an application to be early or regular, does it?
Hi. Thanks for your comment. The fact is that about 85% of students accepted to Harvard matriculate to Harvard. 15% of admitted students go somewhere else. The reasons vary. Sometimes students cannot afford to attend, or choose to accept big scholarships somewhere else. Some students may be accepted to Harvard AND Yale, and then decide that they prefer Yale. Also Harvard--being Harvard--does not really care about early or regular applications. They offer an early option, but it is restricted--you do not have to promise to attend, but you have to agree not to apply anywhere else. Again, Harvard can do this because it is Harvard. But it puts students in a strategic quandary.
I'd go to stanford or mit over harvard
Hey there!
Can I get into business world especially in investment banking if I graduate from Cornell’s ILR program?
If you have the desire and ability, you can get into any field you want by attending any reputable college or university.
I think it should be illegal to report yield rates. It makes the whole process so dysfunctional.
The process is sort of dysfunctional. However, because US News is the predominant rankings organization, and because they use yield rates in their rankings, colleges are obliged to report. Also the US government collects this data from colleges, too. Since it's a government requirement, it doesn't seem likely that the importance of yield rates will diminish. Thanks for your comment.
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if i get rejected in early decision can i apply in regular decision to that same uni in same year?
no, you cannot. If you are deferred, then you may be reconsidered in the regular decision round. But if you are outright rejected, it's time to move on to another option. Thanks for your comment.
Can I have one Early Decision in Canada and one in America or it has to be one in the entire world
Of course early admissions favors the wealthy. It is those people who hire essay and SAT/ACT tutors and college counselors who educate them on how college admissions works, so of course these are the kids who will apply early and have high scores, stellar essays and meaningful extracurriculars because of all the coaching. It doesn't take a study for us to know that.
Is there any advantage for international students who apply early action?
Yes, definitely. But not so much if you need financial aid (which is in short supply for international students in any case...). Thanks for your question.
Can I only apply on 1 school during an early decision?
Yes, I only applied to one school for early decision. My parents told me to, and they were right. It can work in your favor. Good luck!
Thank you
The rule is that you can apply for only one ED school. Your school counselor and your parents must also sign the agreement stating that you understand that you can apply to only one ED school.
So that means u can apply early ?
Yes you can apply early. But will that be the right choice for you?
Is it best for international students to apply for early decisions or normal decisions
There's no harm in early applications, but a lot of risk. The opportunity cost can be very high if you make a wrong decision.
This is true, in some sense, but you could also lose out if you don't apply early...because the admissions stats are much, much tougher. So there is also an "opportunity cost" if you DON'T apply ED.
Thanks for your question. The answer is, "it depends". It depends on which schools. And it also depends on what sort of financial assistance you need. And it also depends on whether you are truly in the "zone" for admission to that college. It never makes much sense for a mediocre student to apply to (for example) Harvard, hoping that some miracle will occur. It won't. Nevertheless, applying early can be a good strategy for some, and a bad strategy for others.