Hey! I wanted to know if anyone has a list of schools that offer a second round of Early Decision, also known as ED2. Any advice on applying ED2 or schools that you know offer it would be greatly appreciated.
ED2 (Early Decision 2) can be a great option if you're ready to make a commitment to a school, but you missed or didn't get into your top choice during the first Early Decision round. Many colleges offer an ED2 option, providing students with an additional opportunity to demonstrate their interest in a specific school. Here's a list of some well-known schools that offer ED2, but it is not exhaustive:
- American University
- Boston University
- Bowdoin College
- Brandeis University
- Bryn Mawr College
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Colby College
- Colgate University
- Davidson College
- Emory University
- George Washington University
- Hamilton College
- Harvey Mudd College
- Haverford College
- Kenyon College
- Lehigh University
- Macalester College
- Middlebury College
- Northeastern University
- NYU
- Pomona College
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Scripps College
- Skidmore College
- Smith College
- Swarthmore College
- Tufts University
- Tulane University
- University of Chicago
- University of Richmond
- University of Rochester
- Vanderbilt University
- Vassar College
- Wellesley College
- Wesleyan University
- Whitman College
Remember that each school may have different ED2 deadlines, so be sure to double-check each institution's requirements and guidelines on their official websites. Good luck with your applications!
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