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Early Decision 2: The Edge You Need

Top Tier Admissions

One strategy that has gained attention in recent years is Early Decision 2 (ED 2). While many students are familiar with Early Decision 1, ED 2 offers a second chance at an early application, and it can be just as powerfulif not morewhen used strategically. WHAT IS EARLY DECISION 2?

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Big Changes at the University of Michigan

Sara Harberson

It announced yesterday that it is adopting an Early Decision program for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle, in addition to its Early Action and Regular Decision programs. This is a bold decision as Early Decision programs were mostly a private college strategy.

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USC receives 42,000 Early Action applications, will introduce Early Decision

Admissions.Blog

USC only introduced its Early Action (EA) program for first-year applicants during the 2022-2023 admissions cycle; yet, it will soon formally announce that it is introducing Early Decision for certain applicants during the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.

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Early Decision 2 (ED2) College Admissions Advice 

Great College Advice

So, you have been deferred, wait-listed, or rejected in the Early Decision 1 (ED1) round. One of your first questions should be whether to apply to another college in the Early Decision 2 (ED2) round. One of your first questions should be whether to apply to another college in the Early Decision 2 (ED2) round.

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USC Marshall Introduces Early Decision: What It Means for Applicants

Top Tier Admissions

The University of Southern Californias Marshall School of Business has announced an Early Decision (ED) option for first-year applicants to its undergraduate business and accounting programs. The post USC Marshall Introduces Early Decision: What It Means for Applicants appeared first on Top Tier Admissions.

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Early Decision II (ED2) Application Strategy and Advice for Swarthmore 2024-2025

The Koppelman Group

Compared to this, the Early Decision acceptance rate across Early Decision I and Early Decision II is comparatively generous at 16%. Swarthmore prioritizes applicants who prioritize them, and a high percentage of accepted first-years are accepted in the Early Decision rounds.

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Early Decision vs. Regular Decision: Which One is Right for You?

AdmissionSight

College applications can feel like a giant maze, and choosing between Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) is one of the biggest choices along the way. Maybe you’ve heard that applying early can boost acceptance chances, or you’re wondering if keeping options open is better. What is Early Decision?