CollegeVine Expert FAQ

I’m planning to apply to Emory and need to know if they have an Early Decision 2 process. Would applying ED2 make a difference in acceptance rates?

I've heard different opinions about whether applying through Early Decision 2 can boost your chances of getting into a college. Does anyone know if this is true, or should I stick with Regular Decisio …

I'm looking into Boston College and was wondering if they have an Early Decision 2 option. Does applying ED2 improve my chances of getting in compared to regular decisions?

I heard that some schools offer ED2, and Cornell is one of my top choices. Does anyone know if Cornell has an Early Decision 2 program or only the traditional ED1 option?

I know Ivy League schools usually have Early Decision plans, but do any of them offer an ED2 option as well? How might this affect my application strategy?

I'm curious if it's common for colleges to defer applicants from the Early Decision 1 pool to Early Decision 2. How does this impact an applicant’s chances of eventual acceptance?

Can someone clarify the difference between applying Regular Decision and Early Decision 2? I'm considering both for my applications but can't decide which might be better for my situation.

I’m confused about ED and ED2 in the college application process. How are these different in terms of deadlines and commitments? Is one option generally better or offers a higher chance of acceptance?

I'm trying to figure out the difference between ED1 and ED2 for my college applications. How do the processes and chances compare between the two, and why do colleges offer both options?

I'm thinking about applying ED2 to Davidson College and I'm curious about the acceptance rate for this round. Is it significantly higher than the regular decision? It would help me decide if I should …

I'm considering applying early decision 2 to Colorado College, but I need more info. What are the pros and cons, and do you know if the acceptance rates are higher compared to regular decision? Any in …

I'm looking at applying early decision 2 to the College of William and Mary. Does anyone have firsthand experience or thoughts on how this could impact my chances of admission compared to regular deci …

I'm thinking about applying ED2 to the College of the Holy Cross and wondering about any benefits or insights folks might have about this process. Is it worth it in terms of getting in versus Regular …

I'm planning on applying early decision 2 to Colgate and I'm a little anxious about when I'll hear back. Does anyone know when Colgate typically sends out notifications for ED2 applicants? Thanks for …

Hi everyone! I'm considering applying ED2 to Colby College and I'm curious about their acceptance rate for this round. Does anyone know if it's significantly higher than regular decision? Any insights …

I'm interested in trying for Colby College through Early Decision II. Has anyone gone through this process? I'm curious if it has a significant impact on admission chances or any other crucial points …

I'm really interested in applying Early Decision II to the University of Chicago. What should I know about this process, and does applying ED II give me a better shot at getting in than regular decisi …

I'm considering applying for Early Decision II at Case Western Reserve University. Does anyone know if applying this way significantly boosts your chances, or are there other factors more important fo …

So if you apply to a school Early Decision II and then get deferred, what exactly are your options? Do you still have a chance for admission, or should you start focusing on other applications?

I've been looking into Bryn Mawr College and am considering Early Decision 2. Does anyone have experience with this? Particularly curious about when acceptance letters are usually sent and how binding …