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@flora
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 • 2 years ago •
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Can I apply for regular decision after I apply for early action?
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Suppose I get rejected for early action in University Z. Would I be able to re-apply to the SAME University again through regular decision after changing my application? Would this be a good idea? Pros and cons?

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@Anonymous123
411 answers, 351 votes
 • 2 years ago

Hi @flora!

I looked at a lot of university websites, and every single one that has early action/decision explicitly mentions that you cannot reapply for regular decision in the same application cycle after being rejected. I don't think there are any exceptions to this, but if there are, it won't be a good idea to do so. If admissions officers think you are competitive enough but need more information, they will defer your application to regular decision rather than rejecting it.

Hope this helps!

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@flora2 years ago

What does it mean to be "defer-ed"? Are they gonna reconsider my application?

@Anonymous1232 years ago

"Deferred" means that your application will be reconsidered and compared with the regular decision applicants. It's like a delayed decision. If you are deferred, you will get a letter of deferral with specifications about what additional material (s) they need. You'll be able to submit the material (s) on the applicant portal; you won't have to reapply.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@flora2 years ago

ohh I see thank you

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