Admissions Options

Binding option

Can only apply to one college Early Decision

Apply to other colleges under Regular Decision

Early application deadline

Early application = early decision

Agree to commit and enroll if accepted

Commit and submit enrollment deposit early

Withdraw any other college application(s) if accepted

Only apply Early Decision if 100% positive the college is the one for you

Non-binding option

Early application deadline

Early application = early decision

Can apply Early Action to more than one college

Do not have to commit to a college if accepted

Can accept an offer immediately or wait until the deadline to make a decision

Some colleges offer Early Action I and Early Action II - both fall before Regular Decision deadlines

Another Early Action option some colleges may offer is Restrictive Early Action (REA) / Single Choice Early Action (SCEA) > non-binding

Non-binding option

Most common type of deadline that applies to most applications

Do not have to commit to a college if accepted

Can accept an offer immediately or wait until the deadline to make a decision

Usually receive decision by April but required to respond by May

Non-binding option

Colleges accept applications until their programs fill up

Do not have to commit to a college if accepted

Applying late may affect chances of receiving a scholarship, if eligible

Recommended to apply on the same timeline as Regular Decision