BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : MARCH 13, 2000 ISSUE
BUSINESSWEEK LIFESTYLE Early Decision Pros... -- It may make it easier to get in, because schools want quick commitments. -- It eliminates the hassle and expense of applying to several other colleges. -- It avoids the anxiety of waiting until the spring of senior year to find out. ...and Cons -- Students may lose their ability to negotiate financial-aid offers among several schools. -- Early deadlines may not allow enough time to research the best match. -- Applicants don't have the option of changing their minds later in the year. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _					RELATED ITEMS Playing the Early Decision Game TABLE: Early Decision Pros...and Cons TABLE: Where to Go for Help INTERACT E-Mail to Business Week Online

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