What is the difference between Early decision and Early admission?

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<p>I wanted to know what the difference is and also if Maryland-college park has EA/ED. All my A.P. classes are in my senior year, so will they look at the first two semesters of your senior year. I want to get my G.P.A higher, right now it is around 3.5. mabey i can get it to 3.6 + in two semesters if that is possible with my 3 A.P. classes. Thanks to who ever answered</p>

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<p>Early Admission just means that you found out whether or not your admitted earlier than regular admissions
Early decision means that if your admitted you are required to attend(no choice)</p>

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<p>For info about MD, go here: <a href=“http://www.uga.umd.edu/admissions/[/url]”>http://www.uga.umd.edu/admissions/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I would guess that being a state school, they have rolling admissions: neither ED or EA. But you can find the info on the site I listed.</p>

<p>In general, ED is binding if the applicant is admitted. They agree to withdraw applications to all other schools. EA is early notification but it’s not binding. An EA applicant is free to apply to other schools and then weigh options (incl FA packages) in the Springtime.</p>

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<p>EA is generally referred to as Early *Action<a href=“although%20UNC%20calls%20it%20Early%20notification,%20and%20I’m%20sure%20others%20have%20other%20names%20as%20well”>/I</a>.</p>

<p>And if you want to get your gpa up, don’t apply ea or ed.</p>

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<p>i thought they only gather gpa’s from sophomore and junior year</p>

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<p>Early admission can also mean the acceptance of qualified juniors. For example:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.admissions.wpi.edu/Admissions/juniors.html[/url]”>http://www.admissions.wpi.edu/Admissions/juniors.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>There are three “early” terms:</p>

<p>Early Decision: you apply and can get a decision early and you agree you will attend that college if accepted.</p>

<p>Early Action: you apply early, get a decision early, but are not bound to accept offer of admission and can choose to go elsewhere</p>

<p>Early Admission: Being admitted for entry into college after completing only through junior year of high school. Not many colleges have such programs and few are ever accepted under them.</p>