Colleges with ED 2

Hello, I hope you're all doing well. I'm trying to strategize my college application approach and have been thinking about Early Decision 2. Can anyone tell me what schools offer this option? Any and all help is appreciated!

Sure, happy to help! There are a good number of colleges and universities that offer Early Decision II (ED II) which typically has a deadline in early January. Colleges usually offer Early Decision II as an additional option for students who maybe need a bit more time to finalize their applications or decide on their top-choice school.

Here are some that offer ED II:

- New York University

- Wesleyan University

- Tufts University

- University of Chicago

- Swarthmore College

- Vanderbilt University

- Emory University

- Boston University

- Johns Hopkins University

- WashU in St. Louis

- University of Rochester

- Middlebury College

- Brandeis University

This is far from comprehensive though, as many colleges across the United States offer ED II. As such, you should verify the specific admissions policies of any schools you're interested in. Policies can and do change, and each school may have unique requirements.

Remember, ED II is still a binding agreement - so you should only apply ED II to a college if it's your top choice and if you have done thorough research on the school (e.g., academics, campus culture, location) and believe it would be the best fit for you. Furthermore, before applying ED (whether I or II), consider consulting each college's Net Price Calculator to estimate your financial aid award and ensure that it is financially feasible for you and your family.

A bonus of ED II compared to ED I is having more time to create a stronger application without the time crunch of an early deadline. Working on your application even a little longer can make a big difference!

Best of luck with your college application journey!