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I'm thinking about applying ED2 to a few schools and want to weigh the pros and cons. Does anyone have insights on how ED2 might impact financial aid and admission compared to Early or Regular Decisio …

I'm trying to finalize my college list and want to know which top schools offer ED2. Are there advantages to applying ED2, and how does it affect admission chances?

I'm torn between applying for Early Decision 1 or 2 at Rice University. How do they differ in terms of acceptance rates or applicant pool? Does applying ED2 put me at a disadvantage?

I'm thinking about applying to NYU under Early Decision 2, but I'm worried about the binding aspect. What if my financial aid package isn't what I expect? Can I still back out? How strict is NYU with …

I'm considering applying to Harvey Mudd through Early Decision 2 and I'm curious about the acceptance rate. Does anyone know how competitive it is compared to their regular decision or Early Decision …

Emory University is my dream school, and I'm considering applying Early Decision 2. Does anyone know if there’s a substantial acceptance rate benefit or other factors I should consider?

I'm planning to apply Early Decision 2 at the University of Chicago. I'm curious about how competitive it is compared to other rounds. Does anyone know if ED 2 offers any admissions advantage?

I'm looking into applying to NYU's Early Decision 2 and I'm curious if the acceptance rate is significantly different from Regular Decision. Does anyone have any insights or personal experiences?

I'm considering applying Early Decision 2 to Boston University, but I'm worried about how selective it might be. Does anyone know if the acceptance rate is better or worse than regular decision?

Can someone explain the difference between Early Decision 1 and 2? Aside from the timeline, are there strategic advantages to choosing one over the other? I'm trying to weigh my options for better pla …

Trying to figure out which colleges offer Early Decision 2 so I can make a more flexible application plan. Besides the ones like Brown and Carnegie Mellon, are there any other schools I should conside …

I'm thinking about applying to Carnegie Mellon via Early Decision 2. Does anyone know how ED2 might affect my chances of getting in? Would this improve my chances compared to regular decision?

I’ve been looking at Bowdoin and considering Early Decision 2 for my application. Does anybody know what the advantages are compared to regular decision? Any advice on whether it's a good idea?

I’m eagerly waiting to hear back from Boston University about my Early Decision 2 application. Does anyone know the typical release date for ED2 decisions? Want to mark my calendar so I don't go crazy …

I’m thinking about applying to American University under Early Decision 2, but I’m not sure how it compares to regular decision. Does anyone have experience with their ED2 process or know if it gives …

I'm considering Wellesley for Early Decision 2 and was wondering if anyone knew the typical acceptance rate for this round. Is it much different from regular decision or ED1? Any insight would be help …

I'm thinking about applying to NYU via Early Decision 2 and am curious about how competitive it is. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for ED2 at NYU, and if it's a good idea to apply?

I’m considering applying to some schools Early Decision 2 versus their Regular Decision deadlines. How do the two compare in terms of benefits and drawbacks? Would love some advice on making this deci …

I'm weighing my options between applying through Early Decision 2 or sticking with Early Decision 1. Does anyone have insights on how they compare, particularly in terms of admission chances or strate …

I'm looking into Lehigh's Early Decision 2 option. Does anyone know if applying ED2 increases my chances compared to regular decision?