Hi, I'm considering applying to college via Early Decision, but I'm not sure which schools offer it. Can anyone help me compile a list of schools with ED programs?
Sure, I can definitely help you with that! Many colleges and universities offer Early Decision as an option for applicants. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, but it should give you a good starting point. Some of the well-known schools with Early Decision programs include:
1. Amherst College
2. Babson College
3. Barnard College
4. Bowdoin College
5. Brown University
6. Carleton College
7. Carnegie Mellon University
8. Colby College
9. Colgate University
10. College of William & Mary
11. Colorado College
12. Columbia University
13. Cornell University
14. Dartmouth College
15. Davidson College
16. Duke University
17. Emory University
18. Grinnell College
19. Hamilton College
20. Harvey Mudd College
21. Haverford College
22. Johns Hopkins University
23. Kenyon College
24. Middlebury College
25. New York University
26. Northwestern University
27. Oberlin College
28. Pomona College
29. Reed College
30. Rice University
31. Skidmore College
32. Smith College
33. Swarthmore College
34. Tufts University
35. University of Chicago
36. University of Notre Dame
37. University of Pennsylvania
38. University of Richmond
39. Vanderbilt University
40. Vassar College
41. Wake Forest University
42. Washington University in St. Louis
43. Wellesley College
44. Wesleyan University
45. Williams College
46. Yale University
Keep in mind that Early Decision is a binding agreement, and if you're admitted, you're expected to enroll in the institution. Make sure to research each school thoroughly before deciding where to apply. Additionally, some of these schools have ED II programs, which have a later deadline, giving you more time to decide but also with the same binding agreement. Good luck with your college application process!
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