use early decision or apply to all schools earlier?

[joemateo14]

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hey everyone. i'm trying to figure out what would be the option: to use early decision on one of the programs i'm applying to and wait until they make a decision, or to apply to all of the programs (currently at 9 ) as early as possible. i know the earlier you apply the better, and your early decision program has until september 24 to make a decision, so i'm assuming i wouldn't be able to apply anywhere else until around that time.

any input is appreciated! 🙂

 

[parasurfore]

Apply to all schools. I'm starting in September after 2 years of applying. The first time I applied, I did early decision and when I didn't get into the ED school, I had the worst luck with schools "missing" some of my materials or putting my application on hold (for no reason) which led me to be wait listed instead of accepted my first year as told by the schools. Do yourself a favor and apply to multiple at once in the beginning.

 

[joemateo14]

Thanks for the advice! I think it's a tough call because we don't know how "effective" ED actually is and if it varies program to program. Now that I hear about your experience I think it's best to apply all at once, as soon as I can.

Thanks and I'm glad everything turned out well for you!

 

[adetutu04]

Apply to all 9 schools early. Good luck.

 

[joemateo14]

Apply to all 9 schools early. Good luck.

will do. thanks and best wishes!