Why It’s Important to Give a Close Look at Early Decision

Our high school seniors are finishing up their college essays and trying to complete the Common Application before the academic pressures of senior year take root. But there is one nagging decision left to make, one which many students find the most stressful of the whole process–whether to apply Early Decision.

When I first suggest to clients that they consider applying Early Decision to a favorite college, they often say no, I’d prefer to apply to multiple colleges, get lots of acceptances...