How Well Do You Know the College Application Process? Part 2

How does Early Action (EA) differ from Early Decision (ED)?

• • EA is binding, while ED is not

• • EA allows students to apply to multiple schools through EA, while ED is limited to one.

• • EA decisions are released in May, while ED decisions come earlier

• • EA guarantees a full-ride scholarship.

What should you consider before applying to Early Decision (ED)?

• Whether the school is your top choice

• Your ability to afford the school based on the net price calculator estimation

• The binding commitment

• All options are correct

1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of applying Early Action (EA)?

• • It significantly increases chances of admission.

• •  Demonstrates interest to the college

• Guarantees that you get merit aid

• Merit aid is often distributed on a rolling basis

1. When are Early Action (EA) applications typically due?

• October

• • October and November and December

• • January-February

• December-January

1. What is a key characteristic of rolling admissions?

• • All decisions are released on the same day

• • Applications are reviewed and decided on as they are received

• • Students can only apply to one school at a time

• Rolling admissions are only available for private universities

1. Why is it beneficial to apply early for schools with rolling admissions?

• • Spots fill up as time goes on

• • Late applicants automatically get waitlisted

• • Early applicants can submit fewer materials

• • Applying early guarantees a scholarship

• Lab will institute a ____ week policy for material submission to ensure that students are not waiting until the last second to apply.

1. Why does Lab have an internal deadline?

• • To ensure that students are not waiting until last minute to submit their application

• To prevent application crashes and delay which often happens close to the application deadlines

• So the college office can support every student in applying early to any school to their choosing

• All options are correct