Rolling Admission vs. Regular Decision at Loyola Chicago?

I'm weighing my options between rolling admission and regular decision for Loyola Chicago. Does anyone know the pros and cons of each, or personal experiences that might help me decide?

When deciding between applying with rolling admission and regular decision, the key factor is often timing.

Rolling admission at Loyola Chicago, like many universities, means that the application review process begins as soon as the application is received and completed. Essentially, the sooner you apply, the sooner you will hear back from the school. This can be advantageous if Loyola is one of your top choices and you want to confirm your acceptance early in the cycle. However, it's important to ensure that you are presenting your strongest application—you don't want to rush it just to submit it early.

Regular Decision, on the other hand, has a set deadline (in mid-February for Loyola), and all applications are reviewed after this date, with decisions typically released in March. The advantage here is that you have more time to polish your application, add any new achievements or experiences from your senior year, and carefully consider your college options. On the downside, the waiting period to hear back is longer, as all decisions come out at once.

Ultimately, the choice depends on your individual situation and comfort level. If you have your application ready to go and are eager to secure your spot, rolling admission may be a good option. If you prefer more time to work on your application or want to keep all your options open until the spring, Regular Decision could be more suitable. Either way, Loyola Chicago won't differentiate between applications from the two pools—they'll be looking for the same qualities in applicants from either category.