Hey everyone! I'm planning on applying to Georgetown through Early Action (EA) and I'm curious if they frequently reject applicants during this process. Does anyone know if they are more likely to defer or reject students through EA?
Hi there! It's common to have this concern when applying via Early Action. At Georgetown University, Early Action is non-binding, which means if you're accepted, you have until May 1 to make your final decision. Now, regarding the likelihood of being deferred or rejected during the EA process, it's important to remember that admissions decisions depend on the applicant pool and can vary from year to year.
Georgetown's EA acceptance rate, in general, is slightly higher than their Regular Decision acceptance rate. However, the acceptance rate doesn't tell the whole story. The EA applicant pool tends to be stronger academically compared to the RD pool, and these students might have been accepted through RD at the same rate even if they didn't apply early. That said, EA can still be advantageous because it can show colleges your enthusiasm for their institution.
When it comes to deferrals or rejections, schools like Georgetown typically defer a good number of students. This means if they aren't ready to make a decision on your application in the EA round, your application gets moved to the Regular Decision pool, and they will review it again before making a final decision. It's not uncommon for colleges to defer a significant percentage of EA applicants in order to gauge their RD applicant pool before making a final decision.
While I can't provide you with exact statistics on Georgetown's deferral/rejection rates during EA, it's essential to focus on submitting a strong application that highlights your academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and personal qualities. Whether you apply through EA or RD, the strength of your application will play the most significant role in your admissions outcome. Good luck with your application to Georgetown!
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