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College Planning Resources
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Early Action vs. Early Decision - What's the difference & which option is right for me?
Early Decision: BINDING. When a student is accepted/applies for early decision, they must attend that college. You can only select ONE college for early decision. This means if you have a school that you know no matter what you want to go to, you can apply early decision. If accepted, you are attending that school.
Apply early (usually in November)
Received an admission decision from the college well in advance (usually by December)
Agree to attend the college if accepted and offered a financial aid package that is agreeable to
Apply to only ONE college
Apply to other colleges under regular/rolling admissions or early action
Withdraw all other applications if accepted
Send a nonrefundable deposit well in advance of May 1st
Early Action: NONBINDING. Students receive an early response to their applications but do not have to commit to college until the May 1st decision day. You can apply to as many colleges as you want with early action.
Apply early
Receive an admission decision early (usually January/February)
Consider acceptance - do not have to commit
Apply to other colleges under regular/;rolling admissions
Make your decision on or by May 1st