Students who want an edge in the competitive college admissions process should consider applying Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED). EA or ED applications can often maximize a student’s chances of being admitted, so, when possible, we recommend taking advantage of early admission plans. Of the thousands of colleges in the United States, more than…
When applying to college, taking advantage of early application deadlines can often make a significant difference in the college admission decisions. Of the thousands of colleges in the United States, approximately 450 offer Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA), in addition to Regular Decision. Some even offer all three. ED and EA deadlines are…
With so many admissions options, it can be difficult to determine which is best for your student. While early admission policies, such as Early Decision or Early Action, can maximize a student’s chances of being admitted, the student and parents should carefully read and make sure they understand which option they are choosing and why….
With so many admissions options, when should a student apply? Early policies can maximize a student’s chances to get into a school, but the policies need to be carefully read. While the definitions for each are generally consistent, some colleges have their own early policies. Over 500 colleges and universities offer Early Action (EA) or…
Below is a chart of some of the early acceptance data released by a sample of different highly selective schools. College/ University # of ED/EA Applicants # of Accepted ED/EA Applicants % Acceptance Rate of ED/EA Applicants Fall ‘19 % Acceptance Rate of ED/EA Applicants Fall ‘18 Brown 4,230 769 18% 21.1% Cornell 6,159 1,395…