Question on UConn's early action

Hey y'all, I've been thinking a lot about applying early to UConn. Do any of you guys have experience with their early action process? What should I expect? Any input would be really appreciated, thanks!

Definitely, happy to answer your question about UConn's Early Action process. UConn's Early Action (EA) option is non-binding, meaning if you're admitted, you're not obligated to attend. The most appealing part of Early Action is that you can hear back earlier, usually in mid-January, which is much before the regular decision notifications.

In terms of application requirements and criteria, the process is pretty much identical to Regular Decision (RD). UConn will still look for strong academic records, well-rounded extracurricular involvement, and solid personal essays. However, remember to reflect your clear interest in UConn in your application, as Early Action can be interpreted to indicate a higher level of interest in a school.

Another thing to note about UConn's Early Action process is that certain majors such as Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, and Business at Storrs campus have more strict deadlines and they only review applications submitted during the Early Action round - meaning if you want to apply to these majors, applying EA is mandatory.

Lastly, UConn does offer rolling admission for Regional campuses. So, after the EA deadline, applications to these campuses are evaluated as they're received.

Be aware of course that applying EA requires you to have your application materials ready much earlier, usually by the beginning of November. But this preparation can pay off in peace of mind and receiving your results earlier in the year.Good luck with your application!