Early Action

Applying to College
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<p>Hi, everyone!</p>

<p>A couple questions about applying early action...</p>

<p>I know that it is non-binding. You're just applying early.</p>

<p>Does it increase your chances of being accepted (ie. Does it prove to colleges that you're dedicated to that particular school?)?</p>

<p>Can you apply to more than one school early action?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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Does it increase your chances of being accepted (ie. Does it prove to colleges that you're dedicated to that particular school?)?

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While the acceptance rate for EA often is higher than for RD, whether that means it's "easier" to get in early is debatable. Usually athletes and legacies, as well as strong candidates apply early, boosting the acceptance rate.</p>

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Can you apply to more than one school early action?

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As long as the school is not SCEA (Single Choice Early Action) you should be able to. Double check with the policies of each of the schools you intend to apply early to just to be safe, as sometimes they may have rules about applying early elsewhere.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much! :]
I'm not a legacy or athlete, so I'm still weighing the pros and cons of applying early.</p>

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<p>Some schools, such as Georgetown, state very clearly that EA has the same admit rate as RD. Other schools are different.</p>

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<p>I have a simular question along these lines:</p>

<p>Do colleges know which other schools you've applied EA to?
For instance, if I was to apply to Georgetown, MIT, and UChicago EA, will they know that I've applied 3 EA schools?</p>

<p>Because, wouldn't this lower your EA acceptance chances ?</p>

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<p>they won't know unless you tell them</p>