Early Decision vs. Early Action

<p>Can one apply Early Decision at one school (which is binding) and still apply Early Action (non-binding) at another?</p>

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<p>Had a question about this, see if this will help</p>

<p>Generally yes, but always read each school’s rules.</p>

<p>Bear in mind that certain select EA programs are Single Choice Early Action, and require exclusivity in your early consideration. Obviously, if you got into both your ED and EA schools, the ED would trump the other.</p>

<p>I don’t believe “exclusivity” is a word</p>

<p>^[Exclusivity</a> | Define Exclusivity at Dictionary.com](<a href=“Exclusivity]Exclusivity Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com”>Exclusivity Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com)</p>

<p>Some EA programs (not SCEA) don’t allow you to apply ED as well, like Georgetown’s. their rationale is that applying EA and ED wouldn’t leave you free to consider Georgetown until the Candidate Reply Date, May 1. You’ll need to look into the policies of each school.</p>

<p>I stand corrected</p>