Types of College
Admission
Early Decision
Under Early Decision, students are permitted to apply early to only
one college or university. If accepted, students are legally bound
to attend that school (and are forbidden to apply to all other schools). Typically,
Early Decision applications are due November 1.
The ADVANTAGE of using this admission process is students are more likely
to be accepted because colleges have higher admission rates for Early
Decision applicants. An additional advantage is students find out
early if they’re accepted (college decision letters/e-mails are
sent to students between December 1 and 15).
The MAIN DISADVANTAGE of Early Decision is students are under contract
to attend the college that accepts them even if they receive no financial
aid. Another disadvantage is students who submit an Early Decision
application are forbidden to apply to all other schools using any type
of Early
Application or early notification process. If a student is
rejected by the school they applied to under Early Decision, they must
then apply to other schools using the Regular
Admission process.
The Early Decision process should only be used by highly qualified students
(students with superior grades, SAT®/ACT® scores, and extracurricular
activities) who are committed to attending their first choice college
or university, regardless of financial aid considerations.
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