Can you apply regular decision after getting deferred from early action?

I'm applying for college soon, and I wanted to know if it's possible to apply to another college as a regular decision applicant after getting deferred from an early action college? I'm just trying to have all my bases covered in case things don't work out as planned. Thank you!

Hello! Yes, you can absolutely apply to other colleges for regular decision after being deferred from an early action college. When you are deferred, it means the admissions office has decided to review your application again for that specific college with the regular decision applicants, essentially making it a 'non-binding' decision at that point.

Applying to other colleges as a regular decision applicant is a wise idea in this scenario, as it helps you have more options and keeps you prepared for any outcome. It's a smart move to have a solid list of colleges that you are interested in attending and could see yourself thriving at. So, if you get deferred from your early action school, you'll still have other opportunities to secure a spot in another college for the upcoming academic year. Best of luck with your applications!