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with the early decision deadline<\/a> for most colleges swiftly approaching on november 1st<\/sup>, most ed seniors out there are probably stressing out. i vividly remember this time exactly a year ago. here is what i would tell my former self.<\/p>\n

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finish your ed application first<\/h2>\n

don\u2019t even think about working on any other supplement until you\u2019ve finished everything you need for your early decision application. since the deadline is the earliest and it\u2019s likely your first choice, you want to complete it before you\u2019ve worn yourself out with all of the work for all of the other schools.<\/p>\n

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put more effort than normal<\/h2>\n

although you obviously should be putting in a good effort in your application to every school, the ed application should reflect your absolute best work. you want to make sure you give yourself the best chance with the school as you\u2019re showing them that they are your top choice and you would pick them above any other institution.<\/p>\n

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don\u2019t depend on acceptance<\/h2>\n

don\u2019t expect that you\u2019ll get into your ed school, even if you think it\u2019s a safety. a lot of students are often tempted to leave many of their application work for the period between when they hear from the ed school to january 1st<\/sup>, which doesn\u2019t give them much time to do a good job. save yourself stress and increase your chances of getting into regular decision schools by finishing your ed application early and starting other supplements.<\/p>\n

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