How long do EA decisions take?

Generally, early action applications are due in the month of November. Schools with early action admission usually contact applicants with their decision sometime between December 1 and January 31. However, there are some colleges that wait until mid-February to let applicants know if they got in.

What are the early signs that you have been accepted into a university?

Does EA increase acceptance rate?

Early action does seem to improve your chances of being accepted, but not as significantly as early decision. Keep in mind that these decisions also vary from school to school. Some value early action more than others.

Do you get more financial aid if you apply early action?

Reduced financial aid opportunities: Students who apply under ED plans receive offers of admission and financial aid simultaneously and will not be able to compare financial aid offers from other colleges. For students who absolutely need financial aid, applying early may be a risky option.

What is the difference between EA and early decision?

The primary difference between EA-restrictive and Early Decision is that if you're accepted, you're under no obligation to attend. Early action students are free to decide on a different college.

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Can you get rejected in EA?

Applying early action has three possibles outcomes: acceptance, denial, or deferred admission. The admissions office may defer your application if you're not a candidate for early action. In that case, the admissions panel will reevaluate your application with the regular decision applicants.

Is there a downside to applying early action?

Your record might stand out more when competing with those in the regular admissions cycle. You can't compare and negotiate financial aid offers unless you receive them form several schools. Early on, it's much harder to tell where close friends (or even enemies) may be going to college.

Is early action really worth it?

The obvious advantage of early action over early decision is the opportunity it gives you to apply to, and ultimately compare financial aid packages from several schools. If you are accepted early decision, you risk missing the admission deadlines of other schools while you wait for your award package to arrive.

What happens if you get accepted early decision but can t afford it?

You'll have just one offer, and you'll have to take it or leave it. If the financial aid package falls short, you'll need to either take out student loans or break your binding agreement and choose not to attend that school. Fortunately, students can usually turn down an ED offer if the financial aid is insufficient.

Is it worth it to do early action?

For many students, one of the main appeals of applying early is receiving an admission decision earlier, typically by December or January. The admission rates in the early application pool also tend to be higher, even though the pool is typically more competitive than the regular round.

Do EA applicants get likely letters?

Likely letters usually come out in early to mid-February, with some outliers coming in March or even in April. Some schools also send them out to students who applied for early action or early decision admission, so those letters could come out as early as December.

Do senior year grades matter for EA?

But what happens if you've applied to college as an Early Decision or Early Action applicant? Most colleges will still want to be sent grades from your first quarter of senior year. However, their decision to accept or reject you into their institution will have already been made based on your grades from junior year.

Is EA better than RD?

Applying Early Action (EA) can indeed offer some advantages over Regular Decision (RD), but there are also some factors to consider when deciding which one is right for you. Pros of Early Action: 1. Higher acceptance rates: In general, acceptance rates for EA are typically higher than for RD.

Can a university reject you after acceptance?

Colleges do have the right to revoke an admission offer. This contingency is often written into the acceptance letter. Colleges take their admissions decisions seriously, though, and they try to avoid revoking acceptances at all costs.

How long does it take for a university to accept your application?

It's not unusual for a college's application process to take four to six weeks. Colleges that have an application portal allow students to go online to check the status of their applications at any time.

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What happens if you get accepted to 2 early decisions?

While EA allows you to submit an application early, it is non-binding and does not confer the same admissions boost as applying Early Decision. You can of course apply to both schools, but remember that ED is binding, and if both offer you a place, you will be obligated to attend the school you applied to ED.

Is early decision 100% binding?

Early decision applications typically require the signature of the student, parent and counselor verifying the commitment. The agreement is not legally binding, so a college would not go after a student for tuition. But depending on the school, there can be consequences if a student doesn't accept an offer.

How long does it take for early decision to be accepted?

For most schools, November 1 is the deadline for an early decision application. Other schools have their early decision application deadline set in mid-November or even later on December 1. Colleges with a November 1 deadline usually send a response to applicants sometime in December.

What grades do early action look at?

Keep earning strong grades

Many selective universities now actually require the submission of one's first quarter senior year grades with early applications. Boston University, Duke University, Tufts University, and Babson College all mandate the submissions of Q1 grades for all who apply early.

Why do I regret applying early decision?

But if you do apply early decision, many schools treat your acceptance to their program as binding, meaning you can't apply to any other schools and then compare and contrast their programs — and (don't miss this part like I did!) the financial aid benefits they're offering to you.

What is the difference between early decision 1 and 2?

Compared to ED I, ED II typically offers a smaller acceptance rate boost. One explanation for this is that colleges have already filled a portion of their class with ED I applicants by the time ED II decisions are made.

Who should not apply early decision?

You're strongly considering other schools

It's completely possible to be in love with multiple schools, but you can't apply to more than one for early decision. You should, however, apply to other schools via regular decision if you don't get accepted to your early decision school.

Does early action look at senior grades?

If they're on the fence about you, colleges often will ask for a mid-year transcript to see how you did first semester of senior year, and in that case, they do take them into consideration.

Are you more likely to get accepted with early decision?

While applying ED increases your chances of acceptance, it's not without its drawbacks. You commit to attending the school, so you won't be able to shop around for financial aid packages. You should make sure that the school's net price calculator estimate is in the ballpark of what your family is willing to pay.