Early action vs rolling

<p>I was told that even if you applied rolling if you had everything in by nov 1 your application would be considered early action. Does anyone know of this is true?</p>

<p>I think you had to have indicated on your Common App that you wanted to be considered EA, but I’m not sure honestly since you met the EA deadline.</p>

<p>Do they wait to send out rolling until after early action decisions?</p>

<p>Early action will give you a decision by mid January. Regular decision will start in February. </p>

<p>My daughter applied on 9/24 and chose rolling rather than EA by mistake. I called Ohio State twice just to be sure and both times I was told it does not matter which one you choose because they do not have the time to sort through thousands of applications to review only those labeled EA. I was told that anybody who has their application in by 11/1 will have it viewed the same. They were right because despite putting “rolling” she was admitted on Friday. </p>

<p>Checked today and the following my son’s application status: Congratulations, you have been admitted to Ohio State! You will receive your notice of admission soon.</p>