The early-decision option is for students who are really sure about the school they want to attend, and who want to know earlier than April if they have been admitted.
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大家得知了谁被耶鲁大学提前录取了。
The students find out who is worthy of an early admission to Yale.
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这是我们见过的最出色的提前录取数据。
These are the best early decision numbers that we've ever seen.