Curious rising junior here. Does anyone happen to know the current early decision acceptance rate at Colgate? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth giving it a shot.
The Early Decision acceptance rate for Colgate University can vary each year, depending on the applicant pool for that cycle, but typically, the ED acceptance rate is higher than the overall acceptance rate. According to the most recently available data, Colgate's Early Decision acceptance rate was about 25%. This is significantly higher than their overall acceptance rate of approximately 12%.
However, keep in mind that while Early Decision may provide a statistical advantage, it's a binding commitment. Therefore, it's crucial that Colgate is undoubtedly your top choice school, and that you've done a thorough investigation of the financial implications of this decision, by using the net price calculator on Colgate's financial aid website to estimate your expected family contribution. In all cases, strong academics, a well-rounded profile with both depth (a 'spike') and breadth in extracurricular activities, and thoughtful, insightful essays will stand out in the highly competitive Early Decision pool at Colgate. So, if you truly see Colgate as your top choice and you've taken the time to craft a compelling application, applying ED might indeed be worth it.
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