Rejection chances with early action at Stanford?

I'm considering early action for Stanford, but it's really stressful thinking about potential rejection. Does Stanford straight-up reject many students in the early action process, or is deferring more likely?

In the Early Action process, Stanford does defer a significant number of applicants to the Regular Decision pool for further consideration. Deferral essentially signifies that the admissions committee would like more time to review your application alongside the pool of Regular Decision applicants.

However, rejection in the Early Action round is also quite common given the extreme competitiveness of Stanford's applicant pool. That being said, applying Early Action can indeed boost your chances slightly due to the smaller pool of candidates and demonstrated interest in the school.

It's important to remember that nothing is guaranteed in college admissions, especially at highly selective schools like Stanford. Don't interpret a deferral or rejection as a reflection of your capabilities or worth. No matter the outcome, keep in mind that there are many colleges where you can thrive and achieve your academic and career goals.