<p>I know this is a strange question, but it's one that I have been curious about for a while now. If you apply to a college Early Decision and are denied, are you allowed to apply again Regular Decision (with a new essay and application of course)? I'm not sure why, but I would really like to know if this is an option.</p>
<p>No, only if you are deferred</p>
<p>Okay, thank you!</p>
<p>To be more succinct, ED applicants get accepted, rejected or deferred. People who are deferred do not re-apply but their app is simply considered with the RD pool. No action is needed for this reconsideration.</p>