April 18, 2003

Early-Decision Applicants May Get Less Aid

To the Editor:

Regarding the advantages of early-decision application to college, Christopher Avery notes with surprise that students from privileged schools -- both public and private -- know more about playing the admissions game than their less-well-off counterparts at regular public schools ("Early Applicants Have Strong Advantage at Elite Colleges, Book Argues," March 7). What Mr. Avery does not say is that applying early decision is a distinct disadvantage to an

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