<p>What are the main differences? Mostly interested in whether ED II is binding as well.</p>
<p>Yes ED II is binding! ED1: apps are due very early in the process, and schools know that applying ED1 makes their school your true first choice which does impart an advantage to qualified applicants. ED2 is still binding and you get a slight admissions “advantage” if you apply ED2 (as long as you are a well qualified applicant) since a school knows you will commit if accepted. </p>
<p>Thank you very much. </p>