<p>What are the major differences between Early Decision I and Early Decision II?</p>
<p>Date to apply and date to learn the decision. Other than that, I don't think there is any difference. Both are binding. </p>
<p>I guess though you could wait until you heard and were turned down from another school ED and then apply to Vanderbilt as a "second choice" ED?</p>
<p>correct. some people really want to get admissions out of the way, whereas others kind of want to get it out of the way.</p>