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07 Mar 2021, 03:51
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Hello,
I am undecided on whether to apply for ED vs RD. My main doubt is related to how this selection can impact the likelihood of getting a scholarship.
I read on several posts that applying with ED can increase the chances of getting accepted, since overall the number of applicants is lower.
I know however that with ED a candidate must sign a Statement of Commitment to withdraw all applications and decline all offers from other schools upon admission to CBS.
CBS is actually my first choice for many reasons, but for my financial situation I would prioritize other schools if they offered me a scholarship.
My doubt is that showing this commitment could negatively impact my leverage for receiving a scholarship.
Main reasons I can think of:
1) they know they are my first choice, so they might think they would not need to give me further incentives (e.g. a scholarship)
2) I would not have the argument of other school offers (since I theoretically should withdraw all applications after admission) to use as a leverage for negotiating a scholarship.
Do you have any insight to share?
Thank you in advance!
I am undecided on whether to apply for ED vs RD. My main doubt is related to how this selection can impact the likelihood of getting a scholarship.
I read on several posts that applying with ED can increase the chances of getting accepted, since overall the number of applicants is lower.
I know however that with ED a candidate must sign a Statement of Commitment to withdraw all applications and decline all offers from other schools upon admission to CBS.
CBS is actually my first choice for many reasons, but for my financial situation I would prioritize other schools if they offered me a scholarship.
My doubt is that showing this commitment could negatively impact my leverage for receiving a scholarship.
Main reasons I can think of:
1) they know they are my first choice, so they might think they would not need to give me further incentives (e.g. a scholarship)
2) I would not have the argument of other school offers (since I theoretically should withdraw all applications after admission) to use as a leverage for negotiating a scholarship.
Do you have any insight to share?
Thank you in advance!
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07 Mar 2021, 17:10
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Pici:
Our thoughts:
1) they know they are my first choice, so they might think they would not need to give me further incentives (e.g. a scholarship)
This is not entirely true. CBS will give you a scholarship if you qualify and they feel you are deserving of one. Alternatively, they may be more inclined to reward their ED students since offering RD students a scholarship is risky since they might not accept.
2) I would not have the argument of other school offers (since I theoretically should withdraw all applications after admission) to use as a leverage for negotiating a scholarship.
Leverage for negotiating a scholarship is not all that successful. It works occasionally but not frequently enough that this should way into your decision.
In general, if finances are a serious issue for you, then you have no choice but to apply RD. Yes, your chances for CBS will go down slightly but it will give you optionality. Then you can do an ROI and cost-benefit on each school to which you are accepted.
FWIW, even if you don't apply ED to CBS you can and probably apply as soon as you can so you are in the front of the RD line for rolling admissions.
Good luck,
Admissionado
Our thoughts:
1) they know they are my first choice, so they might think they would not need to give me further incentives (e.g. a scholarship)
This is not entirely true. CBS will give you a scholarship if you qualify and they feel you are deserving of one. Alternatively, they may be more inclined to reward their ED students since offering RD students a scholarship is risky since they might not accept.
2) I would not have the argument of other school offers (since I theoretically should withdraw all applications after admission) to use as a leverage for negotiating a scholarship.
Leverage for negotiating a scholarship is not all that successful. It works occasionally but not frequently enough that this should way into your decision.
In general, if finances are a serious issue for you, then you have no choice but to apply RD. Yes, your chances for CBS will go down slightly but it will give you optionality. Then you can do an ROI and cost-benefit on each school to which you are accepted.
FWIW, even if you don't apply ED to CBS you can and probably apply as soon as you can so you are in the front of the RD line for rolling admissions.
Good luck,
Admissionado
07 Mar 2021, 23:28
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Admissionado
I am just wondering if the applicants apply to multiple schools in Early Decision round and get admissions from several. Do you know what happens in that case or seen instances like that? Should users apply to just one school in the ED?
I am just wondering if the applicants apply to multiple schools in Early Decision round and get admissions from several. Do you know what happens in that case or seen instances like that? Should users apply to just one school in the ED?
