<p>Is it possible to apply at one school that has an early decision non-binding policy and a school that has an early decision binding policy?</p>
<p>yea, but it depends on the schools. you can't do ED to two schools though I think...</p>
<p>I don't think so. Typically any ED contract is binding and requires that you do not apply under any other early plans (ED or EA) and that if you are admitted you cancel any RD apps. EA is non-binding and allows you to apply to other EA programs. Single-choice early action (SCEA) is also non-binding, but you can't apply early anywhere else.</p>
<p>Some schools DO allow you to apply ED to ONE institution and still apply EA at other institutions - provided you immediately withdraw all applications if admitted ED. CRITICAL TO CHECK WITH EACH INSTITUTION TO DETERMINE THEIR RULES. Boston College Website - below explains pretty clearly </p>
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<p>The three main types of early admission programs are Early Decision, Early Action, and Restrictive Early Action:</p>
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<p>Early Decision institutions typically limit students to applying to only one Early Decision program. Most also allow students to apply to Early Action institutions, with the understanding that if they are admitted to the ED school they will attend and withdraw their other college applications. Usually, the only way students would be released from their commitment is if the financial aid package is not sufficient for them to afford the cost of attendance. One of the problems that some students encounter is that financial aid packages are not always provided at the time of the early offer. Admitted students may withdraw all of their applications in January, but then learn in the spring that they are not able to afford the Early Decision institution. These students are then left in the precarious situation of having no institution to attend.</p>
<p>Early Action programs allow students to apply ahead of time, but do not require that students attend the university. Early Action applicants to Boston College are free to apply to other schools during the Regular Admission process, and therefore can make an informed decision by May 1st. Institutions have different rules regarding whether or not students may apply to more than one Early Action school, so it is always best to review each of your potential schools' policies.</p>
<p>Restrictive Early Action programs vary, but generally give students the opportunity to learn of their admission early in their senior year of school without binding them to the college or university to which they are admitted. Some REA program only allow students to apply early to only one school, while others allow early applications to other EA schools, but not ED schools. All REA programs allow students to apply regular admission or rolling admission to other institutions and give them until May 1st to decide where they will attend. </p>
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