<p>on the common app it says that you can apply to Rice EA but i don't see this anywhere on the Rice website... i think it's a mistake and almost accidentally applied there early... anyone else know anything about this?</p>
<p>Same here, we noticed that, too. There is no EA, only ED, ID and RD. Good luck!</p>
<p>ID is basically the same as an EA.... You apply early, get your answer early - but it is non-binding and you do not have to accept/decline until May 1. Basically, it's EA with another name and a slightly later submission date.</p>