<p>Does applying EA increase your chances of acceptance?</p>
<p>Depends on the school. Usually the answer is between “a little tiny bit” and “no”; EA is nonbinding, so there isn’t very much incentive for the school to be less selective.</p>
<p>Your chances may increase a little because you will have submitted your application before the numerous regular decision applications.</p>
<p>Early decision will increase your chances a little more because the admissions committees will look at your individual merits rather than in comparison to the other applicants. ED is binding, so your desire to attend the college will help you in the process.</p>
<p>That said, applying EA will most likely not increase your chances of admission.</p>