Current Events > I've been doing ED for like every school I'm applying to. is that bad?

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I received word today that I was a dumbass for doing that and that I shouldn't. anyone on here can verify that?
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yea it's pretty stupid since ED is binding iirc
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Only if you get accepted. if I get accepted into one of them I'll just withdraw all the other ED choices
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Impavid54 posted...

Only if you get accepted. if I get accepted into one of them I'll just withdraw all the other ED choices

if you get accepted by more than one you might be in hot water
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i dont know what any of this means. What's ED choice?
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KILBOTz posted...

i dont know what any of this means. What's ED choice?

Early Decision is a binding agreement saying that if you get accepted you must withdraw your applications to any other college and go to their school

Romulox28 posted...

Impavid54 posted...

Only if you get accepted. if I get accepted into one of them I'll just withdraw all the other ED choices

if you get accepted by more than one you might be in hot water

Not really. It's not like I automatically accept their decision to have me.
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Impavid54 posted...

Not really. It's not like I automatically accept their decision to have me.

part of the ED agreement is that you go to their school if they accept you, that's the point lol. otherwise there is no benefit to the school to not have you just apply with the rest of the applicants in the spring or w/e people normally apply to colleges
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What is the benefit of Early Decision for colleges?
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Damn_Underscore posted...

What is the benefit of Early Decision for colleges?

deadline is sooner, you get your acceptance sooner as well

Romulox28 posted...

Impavid54 posted...

Not really. It's not like I automatically accept their decision to have me.

part of the ED agreement is that you go to their school if they accept you, that's the point lol. otherwise there is no benefit to the school to not have you just apply with the rest of the applicants in the spring or w/e people normally apply to colleges

But I'm impatient I want my answer now
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I mean why would they care if you commit to their school unless you're a star athlete
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You should really just use that for your dream school.
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Yeah that is morally bankrupt and if any of the schools talk between each other to cross check their ED's your gonna get rejected from both/all involved. Shouldn't try to game a system like this lol
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masticatingman posted...

You should really just use that for your dream school.

They don't have ED, only one flat RD date for everyone
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