What's up guys, I'm planning on applying to some colleges through early decision, but I'm not exactly sure when the deadlines usually are. Can someone provide a general timeline for early decision application deadlines and when decisions come out?
Hello! Early Decision (ED) deadlines for most colleges typically fall around November 1st or November 15th, with some variation depending on the specific institution. You should check the admissions website of each college you are applying to for the exact deadline date.
As for decision notifications, they are generally released in mid-December, but again, the precise date may vary from one school to another. If you're accepted under the ED agreement, you're expected to withdraw any other college applications and commit to attending the school that accepted you.
To ensure you meet the ED deadlines, start working on your applications early, and give yourself plenty of time to gather recommendation letters, finalize your essays, and gather any required supplemental materials.
Keep in mind that applying early decision is a binding commitment, so you actually can't apply to multiple colleges through this route - just one, since you are committing to attend if accepted. Remember that there is the non-binding Early Action (EA) option, which you can take advantage of alongside ED, and which usually has similar deadlines, but with regards to ED specifically you can only choose one school. So, only consider this option if you are sure the college is your top choice and are comfortable with the financial implications.
Good luck with your applications!
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