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Interested in applying Early Decision to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½? We have the answers to your most-asked questions.

What is Early Decision?

If you know that ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is your top choice, Early Decision is a great option for taking advantage of key benefits related to your education. Here’s how it works. You submit your application by the November 15 deadline (or January 6 for Round II) and indicate that you’d like to be considered for Early Decision I on your application. If you’re accepted, we’ll notify you by mid-December.

Early Decision is binding, meaning you’ll be expected to withdraw all other college applications and enroll at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ upon approval.

What are the benefits to applying Early Decision?

You'll hear back from us about your admission decision by mid-December, which means you can kick back and relax the rest of your senior year. There are also some added benefits for when you enroll at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ in the fall:

  • Priority scholarship consideration
  • Room-type preference in first-year res hall
  • Top three choice for first-year seminar course
  • First-semester registration priority
  • Early time slot for Move-in Day
  • Exclusive orientation event
  • Special ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ swag bag
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ student Ella Ridlen.

“I was very relieved that ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ accepted the Common App because it made my application experience much easier and I was able to complete everything required by the Early Decision I deadline, giving me priority access to academic scholarships.â€

ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ student Ella Ridlen.
Ella Ridlen ’26

Communications Studies Major

If I apply for Early Decision but don’t receive enough financial aid, am I still bound to attend?

Almost all first-year students receive ample aid, but if for some reason you need to withdraw your commitment due to financial reasons, please contact our Dean of Admission to talk through your options.

Am I still considered for scholarships if I choose not to apply Early Decision?

Yes! All applicants are automatically considered for our full-range of merit scholarships. To be considered for our highly prestigious Alfond Scholarship (which covers full tuition, room and board), you must apply either Early Decision I or Early Action by November 15.

What is Early Action?

Early Action is our non-binding option. You’ll need to apply by November 15 and ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ must be in receipt of all your application materials no later than December 1. If you hold up your end, you’ll hear back from us with your admission decision by mid-January, but you won’t need to make your final college decision until May 1.

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