Early decision, on the other hand, can "help leverage someone's admissions chances."
Despite the possibility of improving your odds of acceptance, there are other factors to consider, especially when it comes to financial aid.
For colleges, early decision is a win-winFor schools, offering students an option to apply early has clear advantages.
In addition, getting a head start on the makeup of the freshman class helps admissions officers balance out enrollment needs with financial aid requests.
(Some schools also offer another option, called Early Decision II, which is due in January.)
Persons:
Eric Greenberg, Rick Castellano, Sallie Mae, — that's, Vasconcelos, Robert Franek, Greenberg, Franek, Jeff Greenberg, Louis
Organizations:
Greenberg Educational Group, Federal Student Aid, The Princeton, Greenberg Educational, Getty, Princeton, Emory University, Colgate University, Swarthmore College, Tulane University, Middlebury College, Washington University
Locations:
New York, St, Vermont