Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and have been researching college applications. Can you apply both Early Action and Early Decision to different schools? For instance, if I wanted to apply Early Decision to my dream college, but also apply Early Action to my second-choice college, would that be allowed? Thanks for the help!
Hello! It's great that you're researching college applications ahead of time. Generally, yes, you can apply Early Action and Early Decision to different schools. However, you should check each college's specific policies, as some may have restrictions in place.
For example, my daughter applied Early Decision to her dream school and Early Action to a few other colleges. She was still able to review her other acceptances before committing to the Early Decision school. Remember, though, that Early Decision is binding, and you must attend if accepted. Good luck with your applications!
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