How competitive is getting into Colorado College through Regular Decision?

I'm trying to gauge my chances and wondering what the acceptance rate is like for Colorado College's Regular Decision. Is it significantly different from Early Decision?

Colorado College indeed has a more competitive environment in the Regular Decision (RD) round. Acceptance rates can shift each year, but as per the most recent available data, the ED acceptance rate is historically higher. This is fairly common at many colleges as ED applicants demonstrate strong interest by committing to attend if accepted.

A critical point to remember is that the applicant pool in the Regular Decision round usually includes more candidates, which can make it more competitive. However, a larger applicant pool does not reduce your chances of admission if your application is strong. So continue working hard on your application!

Also, you may want to consider applying Early Decision if Colorado College is truly your top choice and financial aid is not a concern (as you won't compare financial aid offers from other colleges in this scenario). However, if you want to compare multiple college offers, then RD is a better choice.

Remember, admission decisions are based on a widespread list of factors, not just the timing of your application. Make sure you focus on your application's strength, including your academic record, essays, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities.