The truth is that Early Decision can improve acceptance chances, but the increase varies widely depending on the school. Some highly competitive boarding schools fill a meaningful portion of their class from the Early Decision pool because those applicants are signaling a strong, genuine commitment. Schools appreciate that clarity, especially when they are filling very […]

Before choosing Early Decision, take a step back and ask yourself whether the boarding school is the best fit for your child. ED is a binding agreement, which means that if the school accepts your child, you agree to enroll and withdraw applications to other schools. Are you prepared to make that commitment? Have you […]

International students are not at a disadvantage in Early Decision, but there are a few considerations. Some boarding schools have limited spots for international applicants, so the competition can feel tighter regardless of the admission round. However, if you are willing to prepare early, then ED can actually be beneficial. Applying in the ED round […]

If your child is deferred in the Early Decision round, it simply means the school wants more time to review their application alongside the Regular Decision pool. A deferral isnot a no. In fact, many deferred students are later admitted, if they continue to show strong academics, improved test scores, or deeper engagement in school […]