College Decision Plans 23-24

Decision PlansCollege

Colleges and universities use a variety of deadline types in their application process. These different deadline types can have different requirements and incentives.

Through Early Action, students apply to the College/University early in order to receive a decision well in advance of the institution's regular response date. Often schools will use this deadline for scholarship consideration as well. This Decision is Non-Binding.

Through Rolling Admission, institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission cycle. When an application is submitted, the University/College will review the application immediately and then render a decision. This Decision is Non-Binding.

Through Regular Decision, students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time. This is usually the final deadline that a school will offer. This Decision is Non-Binding.

Decisions Plans Continued

Through Early Decision, students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted, they will enroll and withdraw all other applications to other Colleges or Universities. The student is entering into a contract with the University. This Decision is Binding.

Through Restrictive Early Action, students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision early. They may be restricted from applying ED or EA or REA to other institutions. This definition can change from school to school. This Decision is Non-Binding.

Always check school websites for all schools to which you plan to apply. Make sure to review all admission types for each school and check the requirements for each deadline! Certain programs may require portfolio submission. Some schools may have a separate general scholarship application.