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Early Decision 2: A Case Study--Principle or Pragmatism

The Thoughtful College Search

Is it ever appropriate for a student to renege on an Early Decision commitment? As a result their transcript did not match up to their college aspirations. The coach had one spot left, and after the student was vetted by the coach and the admissions office, they applied Early Decision 2 and were admitted.

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Binghamton University Acceptance Rate: What You Need to Know

StandOut College Prep

There is a ton of detail on how to apply for Binghamton University further down in this blog post, however, let’s explore what early decision and early action mean and if these options are right for you. The reason behind that is that an early decision is legally binding and so if you get in you have to go.

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Early Decision vs Regular Decision: Which is Better?

Great College Advice

This is the time of year when I get calls from parents and students asking whether they should apply to college via early decision vs regular decision. This decision is a very important one, especially if you are considering some of the more selective colleges and universities in the country.

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How to Get Into Columbia: Stats + Admissions Advice

Next Admit College Admissions Blog

This holds up even if you are a junior (in which case you you must specify that they are applying for early admission in the additional information section of the application). Deadlines The early decision deadline for the 2022-2023 application cycle was November 1, 2022. Creative Portfolios must arrive by the same dates.

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Early Decision is a Racket

Admissions Madness

At first glance, Early Decision seems like a good deal that benefits students because it promises higher admissions chances. Many elite universities offer binding Early Decision deadlines that oblige students to enroll if offered admission. The first early admissions deadlines arose in the 1950s.

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College Application Deadlines to Keep in Mind for 2023–2024

Solomon Admissions

There are several different types of deadlines for consideration, and often, at least two per institution: early action, early decision, regular decision, and rolling. Below are examples of early action, single-choice early action, and restrictive early action deadlines.