Williams College Early Decision 2

I'm interested in applying to Williams College and was wondering if they have an Early Decision 2 option. If so, how might this impact my chances compared to regular or ED1 applications?

Williams College does not offer an Early Decision 2 (ED2) option, but they do offer an Early Decision application option. The deadline for submission is November 15, and applicants will receive notice of a decision by December 15. Early Decision applicants may submit an Early Decision application to only one institution and, if admitted under Early Decision, are expected to withdraw all other college applications and to initiate no new applications.

When it comes to your chances of admission, applying ED can have a positive impact. Colleges often prefer ED applicants because they've demonstrated a strong interest in attending the school and are committed to enrolling if accepted. This helps colleges maintain a higher yield, which is the percentage of admitted students who decide to attend.

While exact ED acceptance rates aren't published, you can assume they are likely higher than the regular decision acceptance rate. One caveat is that the ED applicant pool can be more competitive because these students are typically quite strong and enthusiastic about attending the institution.

Remember, though, that Early Decision is binding, so you should only apply ED to a school if it is unequivocally your first choice and if you've evaluated the financial aspect by using the net price calculator. If you get accepted and the financial aid package is not what you need it to be, it could be quite tricky to get out of the ED agreement.

If Williams is your dream school and you believe you can present a strong application by the ED deadline, it could be a good strategy.