Does Early Decision Ever Make Sense?

Listener Finch knows it’s usually bad to apply early decision. But what if the decision came with a scholarship to his top-choice school? Ben and Nathan still have their reservations. How good is the scholarship? What if an even-better school were to offer him a full ride? Even if…

Don’t Apply Early Decision

Ben and Nathan dive into Early Decision and argue that it’s never a good idea. Binding ED programs offer little benefit to you, secure a massive benefit for themselves, and take away your power in any ensuing scholarship negotiation.…