In Part III of this case study, we assess the student’s college list and early application options, weighing the risks of Princeton’s single-choice early action plan against the odds of applying ED1 to Vanderbilt.

We then compare the student’s chances across other schools on his list and explain how early decision can affect both admission odds and the options that remain later in the process.

Finally, we calibrate the application to the recommended top early choice, locating a major that best fits the student’s profile and outlining an approach to the school’s identity/community-focused supplementary essay.

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