I'm interested in Skidmore and am thinking about applying Early Decision 2. Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is like for ED2 compared to Regular Decision or ED1? Would love to hear any experiences or data.
So, as a general rule, the acceptance rate for Early Decision rounds, including ED2, is often higher than that for Regular Decision. It indicates to the college that it is your top choice and you're committing to attend if accepted, which the admissions office appreciates. The bigger pool of applicants in the Regular Decision round, plus the non-binding nature of it, tends to make RD more competitive.
Skidmore College is no exception. While the exact acceptance rate for Skidmore's ED2 isn't publicly available, the overall ED acceptance rate has historically been significantly higher than Regular Decision.
Applying ED2 won't have the exact same increase in acceptance odds as ED1, but it's certainly higher than RD. When demonstrating interest and commitment, schools like Skidmore take note. However, remember that applying Early Decision, whether ED1 or ED2, is a binding agreement—if you're accepted, you're expected to attend unless the college doesn't meet your full demonstrated financial need.
Good luck with your decision and with your application!
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