From the Detroit News: The University of Michigan plans again to offer the choice to apply for "early decision" admissions, a binding commitment to the school for applicants, despite a request by the university's Faculty Senate to reevaluate the option. Nearly three-quarters of the Faculty Senate — more than 1,300 members — approved a resolution in April that said the admissions practice gave an unfair advantage to students from "affluent" families, and the university adopted the practice without conversations with faculty and staff. The resolution was moved by Chemistry Professor Neil Marsh. The Faculty Senate asked the university to "immediately halt" early decision admissions pending "broad and substantive consultation" to determine whether it aligns with the educational values of UM. The request came as the university encountered issues with the rollout of the early decision program.
Early decision is a college application option commonly used at elite, mostly private institutions. It "binds" prospective students to enroll if they receive acceptance offers. The practice is meant to benefit those students who are entirely committed to the university, because once the offer is made, the student is expected to immediately enroll and rescind all applications at other universities...
Generally speaking, students from wealthier families are most likely to benefit from the early decision program... Applying early decision is off-putting for those who depend on financial aid...
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