Honestly, I've been going back and forth about whether to apply early decision (ED) or not. My top school is definitely a reach, and I'm worried about how financial aid plays into that. It feels like such a gamble!
I've heard that applying ED can give a boost in acceptance rates, but what if I don't get enough aid? Have any of you been in a similar boat? How did you weigh the pros and cons? Was the acceptance boost worth the potential financial strain?