Vanderbilt ED II Acceptance Rates

Considering Vanderbilt for Early Decision II but curious about their acceptance rates. Does ED II really help your chances at Vandy, or is it relatively the same as regular decision?

While Vanderbilt, like many institutions, does not publicly disclose the specific Early Decision II acceptance rate, it's important to note that Early Decision, in general, can provide a significant boost to your chances of admission.

On average, applying Early Decision leads to a 1.6x or a 60% increase in admission odds for highly selective schools, even after accounting for the stronger applicant pool that typically applies early. That could mean bumping your chances from 4% to 6.4% - a increase that, while seemingly small, could make a notable difference at highly selective schools like Vanderbilt.

While it's difficult to touch base on the specific impact of ED II without exact data, it's generally safe to say that applying ED II should give an applicant a better shot than Regular Decision. Though, the advantage might not be as pronounced as it is with ED I due to the applicant pool being a mix of students who are making Vanderbilt their first choice and others who are using ED II as a backup after being denied/rejected from their ED I colleges.

In any case, do remember that applying Early Decision, whether it be ED I or II, is a binding agreement. If you're accepted, you're expected to attend (unless there are extenuating circumstances like inadequate financial aid). So, only apply ED II if Vanderbilt is undoubtedly your top choice.