Does anyone have any idea what the acceptance rate is for Haverford's Early Decision 2? I'm curious if it significantly differs from the regular decision acceptance rate. Trying to boost my chances of getting in!
Haverford College, like many institutions, doesn't publicly release the exact acceptance rates for their Early Decision 2 (ED2) rounds. However, the acceptance rates for Early Decision rounds (which includes both ED1 and ED2) are generally higher when compared to Regular Decision (RD).
For the class of 2028, for example, Haverford's overall acceptance rate was about 13%. While the early decision rate is typically higher, the degree of this advantage can vary by year and cohort size.
It's also important to keep in mind that the students who apply ED may have stronger applications on average, which can inflate the acceptance rate, more than the ED policy itself. So ED might not give as big of a boost as the raw numbers make it seem.
Remember, applying ED2 means you're making a binding commitment to attend if accepted, so you should only pursue this option if Haverford is your top choice and it is affordable for your family based on your financial aid estimations. Investing time in your application to best reflect your fit with Haverford's academic offerings, values, and community can be more beneficial than calculating the admissions statistics.
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