Hey fellow applicants! I just wanted to know if applying Early Decision to Northeastern helps to boost the chances of getting accepted. Has anyone any info or stats related to this? Thanks in advance!
Hello! Applying Early Decision (ED) indeed can increase your chances of being accepted at many universities, including Northeastern. Although Northeastern does not publicly provide exact statistics on their ED acceptance rate, it's been observed across many schools that there's a general boost when applying early.
On average, applying ED results in a 1.6x or a 60% increase in your chances of admission to highly selective schools. However, the impact of applying ED becomes less pronounced as a school's selectivity decreases. For example, if your chances of being admitted were initially 4%, applying ED would bump up your chances to about 6.4%, which is a meaningful increase of approximately 2.4 extra percentage points.
Keep in mind that when you apply ED, you're committing to attend the school if accepted, so it's crucial to be sure that Northeastern is your top choice. Additionally, consider factors like financial aid before committing to an ED application, as there may be less room for negotiation once you're accepted. Good luck with your application process!
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