<p>What's the difference?</p>
<p>Simple: ED is binding, SCEA is not.</p>
<p>But in SCEA you cannot apply early to any other schools whereas in ED you can.</p>
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<p>This is actually a misconception. See the chart here:</p>
<p>[Early</a> Decision - Early Action - apply to colleges, search](<a href=“http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/the-application/104.html]Early”>Facts About Applying Early Decision or Early Action – BigFuture)</p>
<p>If you apply ED to a school, you can NOT apply EA to other programs UNLESS your ED school specifically allows it.</p>
<p>Further clarification - most colleges permit an applicant to apply ED to their institution while also applying EA or rolling to many others. There is no reason for them to limit this as the ED application is binding - if you are accepted - you must attend. A typical strategy is to apply ED to your “dream school” and then also apply EA or rolling to a number of safety/match schools so that come late December - you have some good news either way. Of course, if you are applying ED, it is always recommended that you read that school’s ED instructions carefully so as to be sure there are no restrictions contrary to what I just described.</p>
<p>SCEA is a little more complicated. It is not binding - but you may not apply EA to any other schools. You may be able to apply “priority” to your state’s flagship and you may be able to apply to schools that offer rolling admissions. It is not a good idea to generalize - look at the specific school’s website for the exact rules.</p>
<p>“Choice” is not spelled like c-h-o-i-s-e.</p>
<p>Thank you grammar nazi.</p>
<p>You’re very welcome, newfound friend.</p>
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<p>Absolutely.</p>
<p>SECA is I think the term Yale uses. REA or Restricted Early Action is the term Stanford uses, which is similar. So you need to be specific on which schools you are talking about both for ED and SECA/REA.</p>
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<p>I love this conversation :3</p>