Georgetown early decision acceptance rate?

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knows the acceptance rate for early decision applicants at Georgetown University? Is there a noticeable difference between applying early and regular decision? Thanks!

Hello! While exact acceptance rates for Georgetown's Early Action program (they do not have an Early Decision program) may vary from year to year, historically, Georgetown's Early Action acceptance rate tends to be higher than their Regular Decision rate. For example, in recent years, the Early Action acceptance rate has been around 12-15%, while the Regular Decision rate has been around 10-14%.

Applying Early Action does provide some benefits, such as receiving your acceptance decision in early December, allowing you to plan your future accordingly. It should be noted, though, that Georgetown's Early Action program is non-binding, meaning you are not obligated to enroll if accepted.

In general, applying Early Action or Early Decision to any college can boost your chances of acceptance to some extent. For more selective institutions, applying Early Decision (which is binding) may lead to a more significant increase in chances compared to Early Action (which is non-binding), because colleges can be more confident about the accepted students enrolling, thus helping with their yield numbers.

While applying early can provide a boost, it's important to ensure that you are putting forth your best application in terms of essay quality, recommendation letters, and overall presentation. If you feel that applying early will give you enough time to put together a strong application, it could be a good strategy to increase your chances of being admitted to Georgetown.

Good luck with your college application process!