Can I apply regular decision to a school after applying early action?

If I apply early action to one of my top schools but don't get accepted, can I apply again during the regular decision round or is that not allowed? I'm trying to plan out my applications and want to give myself the best chance of getting into my dream school. Thanks for any help!

It's great that you're strategizing your college applications and considering both early action and regular decision! To answer your question, generally, students cannot reapply to the same school during the regular decision round if they have already applied during the early action round. Once a decision is made on your early action application, it usually cannot be reconsidered in the same admission cycle.

However, it's important to remember that early action admissions decisions can result in three outcomes: acceptance, rejection, or deferral to the regular decision round. If you're deferred, your application will automatically be reconsidered during the regular decision process without any further action on your part. In this case, you might want to send updates or any significant achievements to the school's admission office to strengthen your application.

I hope this clears up your query! Good luck with your applications!