Case Western EA Acceptance Rate

Hey friends! Does anyone know the acceptance rate for Case Western Reserve University's Early Action program specifically? I'm trying to figure out if applying early might give me a bit of an advantage, so any info would be really appreciated!

Hey! Case Western Reserve University doesn't release their acceptance rate for their Early Action program specifically, but their rate for all early applicants (including those applying under the binding Early Decision option) is about 33%, compared to a Regular Decision rate of about 27%.

This boost occurs because colleges tend to be more eager to accept strong candidates earlier in the admissions cycle to help shape their incoming class and guarantee a higher yield rate (the percentage of admitted students who ultimately enroll). Applying Early Action can showcase your strong interest in the school, which potentially gives you a slight advantage over those applying in the Regular Decision round.

However, it's important to note that the advantage in Early Action might not be as significant as in Early Decision programs, where accepted students are obligated to attend the college, as that policy means Early Decision is more beneficial for the school's yield rate. Case Western's Early Action plan, on the other hand, is non-binding, meaning that if you're accepted, you're not required to enroll and can still choose to attend another college. If you're absolutely positive Case Western is the place for you, it could be worth taking advantage of their Early Decision program instead, to take full advantage of the perks of applying early.

If you do decide to apply through one of Case Western's early options, just make sure to pay attention to the Early Action/Early Decision deadline and ensure that your application is fully ready to go by then! Best of luck with your application!