I'm thinking of applying Early Decision 2 to Middlebury, but I'm curious if applying this way gives me a better chance of getting accepted. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for ED2 here?
While Middlebury College does not publicly share specific acceptance rates for their Early Decision Round 2 (ED2), it's important to note that applying Early Decision, whether it's ED1 or ED2, typically improves your chances of admission. On average, applying ED can boost your chances of admission to super selective schools by about 1.6x or a 60% increase, though this varies by school.
Historically, Early Decision rounds have higher acceptance rates compared to Regular Decision due to a smaller applicant pool and a commitment to attend if accepted, which improves the college's yield rate.
However, it's important to remember that the decision to apply Early Decision should not be made solely based on potential acceptance statistics. It's a binding agreement, meaning that if you get accepted, you must attend (unless the financial aid package is not sufficient), so make sure it's financially feasible and you're certain that Middlebury is your top choice before applying ED.
Keep refining your application to make it as strong as possible and good luck!
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