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

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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. Financial Aid & Scholarships: All ED applicants will be considered for USCs need-based financial aid and merit scholarships.

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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

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Plus, taking the PSAT puts you in the running for the National Merit Scholarship Program , which could help you earn some serious scholarship money for college. Begin searching for scholarships. We also compiled 100 scholarships that can help you pay for college. Start applying for scholarships.

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How To Tackle the UC Application

Top Tier Admissions

With Early Decision deadlines in the rearview mirror, seniors are now turning their attention to their next round of applications. For some students, that means regular-round applications for schools like Wake Forest and Emory , which require all students interested in merit scholarships to submit their applications by November 15 th.

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Estrela Class of 2025 Early Decision and Early Action Results

Estrela Consulting Blog

We are so proud of our Class of 2025 students who have collectively received offers of admission to more than 80 different colleges and universities in the Early Action and Early Decision I rounds of admission. In addition, our Estrela students have already been awarded nearly $6 MILLION in merit-based scholarships!